Sexuality is an important aspect of human life that involves physical attraction towards someone else and may lead to romantic relationship, sexual activities, and emotional connection between...
The topic of LGBT military couples has been gaining increased attention due to recent changes in military policy allowing open service for transgender individuals, while same-sex marriage is still...
More attention has been given to the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, agender, asexual, nonbinary, pansexual, polyamorous, demisexual, omnisexual, and...
In today's modern world, concealing one's sexual identity has become increasingly commonplace among members of the armed forces. This practice can have significant impacts on factors such as...
In what ways do experiences of sexual coercion intersect with stigma, shame, and post-deployment adjustment? This article will explore how military personnel who have experienced sexual coercion may...
Stigma is defined as a negative social label that causes prejudice towards an individual or group. Discrimination is when individuals or groups are treated differently due to their stigmatized...
How do external judgements affect the internal dynamics of intimacy in military families? Intimacy is an important aspect of any relationship, but it can be particularly challenging for military...
To what extent do informal peer networks influence the acceptance of LGBTQ relationships in closed units?
Research has shown that informal peer networks can play an important role in influencing...
Social Adaptation Influences Sexual Coercion's Mental Health Outcomes.
Sexual coercion is a significant public health problem that affects individuals across various demographics worldwide.
The...
The phenomenon of stigmatization refers to the social process through which individuals are labeled based on characteristics that are considered socially undesirable. This can include attributes such...