Military Cultural Norms and Veterans' Mental Health
Veterans are often expected to be strong, tough, and selfless individuals who can handle anything that comes their way. This culture of stoicism...
The emotional consequences of maintaining secret or stigmatized relationships within military units can be devastating for both parties involved. For starters, such relationships may lead to feelings...
Institutional and societal stigma refer to prejudices held by institutions and groups against certain characteristics that are deemed undesirable or unacceptable in society. These types of stigmas...
Stigma is defined as an undesirable quality, discrediting mark, shameful characteristic, or social disapproval. Institutional stigma occurs when organizations, systems, structures, or institutions...
What is Relational Concealment and Stigma?
Relational concealment and stigma refers to the act of hiding one's sexual orientation or gender identity from others due to fear of negative reactions,...
The act of hiding one's sexual identity from others can be detrimental to a soldier's mental health and relationship well-being. The reasons for this are multi-faceted, but the underlying cause is...
LGBT soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity within the military, including potential negative reactions from colleagues and superiors...
What is a hierarchical structure?
In a hierarchical structure, there are different levels of command and authority within an organization. Each level has its own set of responsibilities, tasks,...
The integration of military service with personal identity is a complex process that can be especially challenging for those who serve in combat zones. Military life is often characterized by intense...
Stigma refers to the social perception that is created when individuals are perceived to be different from others due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. This can lead to...