LGBT service members face unique challenges when it comes to experiencing identity affirmation or suppression in multinational military contexts. This is because they must navigate a culture that...
Soldiers are trained to be brave and selfless individuals who put their lives on the line for their country.
Being away from home and family can take a toll on their mental health and emotional...
LGBT service members experience various challenges when it comes to their identities' authenticity, especially during operations or hierarchy situations. They may face discrimination based on their...
Soldiers often have to deal with conflict between their personal desires for sex and romance and the demands of their job. They may find themselves facing physical or emotional attraction to someone...
Individuals can undergo significant emotional restructuring when adapting to new circumstances that are safe and peaceful after living in a life-threatening environment for an extended time. This...
Moral injury is a type of traumatic stress that occurs when an individual feels violated by their own actions, or fails to uphold certain ethical standards. This can result from situations such as...
Identity is an important part of how people perceive themselves and others around them. Hidden identities refer to aspects of one's self that are kept secret from those who know him/her well while...
Soldiers are expected to be professional and disciplined, yet many experience strong sexual urges while serving their country. They may feel shame for these feelings or fear being punished if they...
There has been much discussion about how members of the LGBT community can cope with their identities while serving in the military. This is an important issue because it affects both individual...
The emotional impact of war can take many forms, but one of the most difficult to process is the experience of feeling disconnected from loved ones back home. For soldiers who have been deployed to...