In the past few decades, researchers have found that military service can have an impact on romantic relationships between soldiers. Specifically, repeated exposure to death, injury, or moral...
Commitment is an important aspect of personal relationships that can be influenced by several factors, including repeated exposure to combat situations. In the military, soldiers are required to make...
The impact of intense stress events, such as natural disasters, war, trauma, abuse, or violence, can be devastating and have significant effects on individuals' psychological well-being. Such...
Veteran's sex life after trauma is a difficult issue to discuss because it involves many psychological and emotional factors that are unique to each individual. Many veterans may find themselves...
Research shows that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an increasing problem among American veterans. In fact, one study found that nearly half of all veterans returning from Iraq and...
Collective Traumas and Trust
Collective trauma refers to the shared experience of a group or community that causes psychological distress or disruption due to its impact on individuals' lives. It...
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...
The experience of moral injury is defined as a psychological wound that occurs when an individual experiences a violation of their values, beliefs, or expectations. This can be caused by various...
Combat is an inherently stressful situation that can have many psychological and physical effects on soldiers. It is estimated that between 10% and 20% of military personnel experience posttraumatic...
Combat exposure can significantly alter one's life experiences and perspective.
It can profoundly impact their views on love and relationship dynamics due to the trauma experienced during military...