Sexual reassurance refers to the act of affirming one's gender identity through physical or psychological means. It is often used by transgender individuals who have undergone transition surgery or...
How Military Culture Shapes Gender Identities
Gender is an important aspect of social identity that influences how individuals interact with others and perceive themselves. In the military, gender...
Soldiers face various challenges when it comes to negotiating consent within rigid institutional hierarchies. One major challenge is the strict adherence to rules and regulations that govern their...
Gender Identity and Military Service
Gender identity is a concept that refers to how an individual perceives their gender. It can be different from a person's biological sex assigned at birth. In...
Sexual identity refers to the sense of self and behavior that one has towards their own body, gender, and sexual orientation. It is often closely tied to emotions and feelings about oneself,...
Identity Affirmation, Emotional Resilience, and Operational Performance
The relationship between identity affirmation, emotional resilience, and operational performance has been a subject of study...
Gender-related identity shifts under stress are common among soldiers who have experienced high levels of trauma during combat operations. These changes may include temporary or permanent...
In modern society, many individuals identify as either male or female based on their biological sex.
Recent research suggests that some people may experience gender dysphoria, whereby they feel...
Soldiers often face challenges when balancing their personal identities with their professional lives. They may feel pressure to hide certain aspects of themselves to fit into military culture or...
Gender Identity and Cultural Norms Intersect with Sexual Expression, Relational Negotiation, and Emotional Intimacy
Gender identity refers to one's internal sense of self as male, female,...