Soldiers experience an extremely close bond with their fellow soldiers during times of war and combat. They depend upon each other for survival and trust one another with their lives. This creates a...
How does hyperarousal from trauma affect veterans' capacity to interpret partner cues, anticipate needs, and sustain sexual or emotional reciprocity?
Hyperarousal is a common symptom of...
The study will explore the effects of intimate partnering on military personnel who have experienced combat-related trauma and loss. While the psychological impact of war has been extensively...
PTSD, Moral Injury, Operational Stress
PTSD is characterized by intrusive recollections of past traumatic experiences that are so distressing that they interfere with daily functioning, avoidance...
Intimacy is an important part of human life that can have a profound impact on mental health. In particular, it has been suggested that intimacy can serve as a buffer against various psychological...
Many factors contribute to a soldier's identity shift during and following deployment. These include social isolation, trauma exposure, stressors, and changes in responsibilities and duties. When...
When veterans return from combat, they may experience difficulties in their social interactions, particularly in romantic and sexual relationships. This is due to the fact that war can change the way...
Moral injuries are wounds to an individual's conscience that can result from their participation in activities they consider morally wrong, such as committing atrocities or witnessing them. This...
How does the experience of prolonged danger alter soldiers' perception of relational normalcy?
Prolonged exposure to danger can have lasting effects on an individual's understanding of relational...
Intimacy is a powerful force that can bring people together but it also has the potential to trigger strong emotions. In war situations, where combatants are forced to face death and destruction,...