Many people have asked about how witnessing trauma in the field influences soldiers' long-term attitudes towards emotional risk-taking. This is an important question because it can help us understand...
After experiencing traumatic events during combat, soldiers often struggle with feelings of anxiety and fear that can interfere with their daily lives. These feelings are known as post-traumatic...
The topic of military stress and its effects on human behavior is not well explored, but it has become an increasingly important area of study due to recent wars involving U.S. troops. Chronic...
The transition from military service to civilian life can be difficult for many reasons. One common challenge is integrating lessons about vulnerability learned during deployment into civilian...
How do veterans negotiate intimacy when their life values have shifted due to combat experiences?
Intimacy is an important part of human existence and refers to close emotional connections between...
Sexual script is defined as the set of rules governing social interactions between individuals engaged in sexual activity. It includes expectations about behavior and feelings during foreplay and...
I will discuss how battlefield exposure can impact an individual's sexual desires, relational satisfaction, and long-term sexual behavior patterns. Battlefield exposure refers to being exposed to...
After returning home from military service, many veterans experience challenges reintegrating into civilian life due to their experiences during deployment. These difficulties can extend beyond...
The ability to trust and maintain intimacy is essential for any relationship, including military partnerships.
When one partner experiences moral injury - that is, feelings of guilt, shame, and...
Many veterans who have experienced traumatic events during military service struggle to cope with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms that can affect their lives for years after returning...