Veterans who have experienced traumatic events during military service may struggle to navigate their sexual and relational identities as they readjust to civilian life. Trauma can affect an...
Partner responsiveness refers to an individual's ability to respond appropriately and timely to their partner's needs, concerns, and requests for support and connection. It is an essential component...
The question of how to ensure resilience, relational satisfaction, and effective coping in LGBT service members under operational stress is an important one for military leaders and policymakers...
Soldiers have a unique perspective when it comes to emotions due to their duties and responsibilities. They often experience feelings of emotional distance from loved ones during deployments and...
In prolonged deployments such as military operations, maritime exploration, scientific research expeditions, or international aid missions, the relationship between individuals can be significantly...
Soldiers are trained to maintain strict boundaries between their personal lives and professional duties. They must follow orders without questioning them and remain disciplined even when facing...
Philosophical Tensions Between Intimacy and War Trauma
Intimacy is often seen as both a source of comfort and a trigger for painful memories of war. It can be a way to heal from trauma but also...
The term "LGBT" is an acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Service members who identify as such face a unique set of challenges while deployed to war zones. Not...
Military service is an inherently challenging experience for many reasons. One of these is the necessity to work closely with others in high-stress situations where mistakes can have life or death...
How do soldiers interpret relational closeness when prior experiences in life-threatening environments have reshaped emotional expectations?
When soldiers return home from war zones or other...