Sexual trauma is defined as "a distressing event that involved exposure to a sexual act, thought, or fantasy that is experienced as highly negative" by one or more individuals during their lifetime....
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: Overcoming the impact of sexual trauma on military relationships and intimacy
In today's society, soldiers are often faced with a difficult dilemma: how to balance their personal identities and values with their professional reputations while serving in the military. This can...
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: Exploring the nuanced issues surrounding sex and military service
Anticipatory anxiety refers to the stress, tension, nervousness, or unease experienced before an upcoming event that is perceived as potentially threatening or dangerous. It can be triggered by a...
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: How anticipatory anxiety can affect military relationships during deployments and what you can do about it
Soldiers face numerous struggles when it comes to navigating their relationships, particularly those that involve both emotional and physical intimacy. Institutional norms, operational demands, and...
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: Unpacking the complexities of relationships in the military: from cultural expectations to operational demands
How does trauma reshape perceptions of fidelity, loyalty, and relational ethics in military couples?
Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on relationships, including those between...
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: How military trauma changes relationships: from fidelity to infidelity
Soldiers often experience intense stress or trauma when they are deployed for military missions. This can have a significant impact on their mental health, including their sexual and relational...
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: Understanding how traumatic experiences affect soldiers sexual identities and fostering intimacy after deployment
Soldiers witness many things that civilians can't even imagine. They are trained to deal with extreme situations like combat, but what happens when they witness traumatic events such as death or...
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: Witnessing death and severe injury in combat how do soldiers cope?
Military couples often face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships due to the stressors associated with deployments, time apart, and combat exposure. One...
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: How deployment impacts emotional distance in military couples?
What is emotional dissonance?
Emotional dissonance refers to the conflict between emotions that occur when an individual experiences mixed feelings towards an object or situation. In the context...
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: Emotional dissonance among military couples: causes and consequences
Coping with Relational Anxiety Caused by Limited Communication During Deployments
When partners are apart for extended periods due to deployment, it can be challenging to maintain healthy...
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: Understanding the impact of lack of intimacy during military deployments on relationships & how to cope effectively