How do partners navigate relational adjustment when soldiers' coping strategies have changed pre-deployment relational patterns?
Partners of soldiers may experience emotional stressors during...
I will discuss how soldiers are expected to abide by strict rules and regulations regarding their sexual and emotional lives, which can make it difficult for them to express themselves fully and...
After leaving the military, many veterans struggle to adjust to civilian life due to their established military-based relational patterns. In the military, relationships are based on hierarchies,...
There are various relational difficulties that may arise when a veteran's post-deployment emotional responses are unpredictable or inconsistent. These challenges can be particularly difficult to...
Sexual unavailability is an important issue that affects many people who serve their country through operational duties. These individuals may be deployed for extended periods of time, away from...
Combat is often considered a significant part of military life. During times of war, soldiers must be able to kill others to protect themselves and their country. This can be traumatic for many...
The impact of shared deployment experience on emotional closeness and relational resilience has been studied extensively in psychology research. Deployment is a challenging experience for both...
Soldiers often experience trauma, stress, fear, anxiety, and sadness during their service. These feelings may contradict traditional military values of strength, bravery, and stoicism.
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Anticipatory anxiety is an emotional reaction that occurs when individuals experience fear and apprehension before an upcoming event, often accompanied by physiological responses such as increased...
Soldiers are trained to suppress their emotions in order to maintain operational effectiveness on the battlefield. This can be challenging when it comes to intimate relationships, as they may find...