Abstract: This paper builds on findings from the first systematic study of military families in Slovenia (2019–2022) to critically examine how military families are perceived and …
Abstract: Masculinity contest cultures (MCCs) are prevalent in male-dominated organizations, with previous research showing the harmful effects for employees. MCCs value …
Abstract: Suicide risk is a top clinical and research priority in male military populations, with interpersonal strain identified as a key risk factor. Masculine gender role …
Abstract: Literature has shown that reintegrating back into civilian life and mentality has proven to be one of the most difficult aspects of transitioning from military service. …
Abstract: This article addresses the question of culture and subjective life by virtue of exploring soldierly self-fashioning in the context of military subjectification. Based on …
Abstract: Individuals who conform strongly to masculine norms tend to have more mental health problems relative to other individuals. However, knowledge about the contribution of …
Abstract: The Stars and Stripes newspaper is an important site for the study of gender in the US military because it has often been among the only news material available for …
Abstract: This article examines the soldiering body in relation to the increasing prevalence of genitourinary injuries in military personnel. Feminist scholars have demonstrated …
Abstract: This study explored how "inhibiting factors" associated with military-bereavement impact combatants' psychological sequelae following comrade loss. One hundred six …
Abstract: Purpose: Some military personnel sustain physical injuries that alter their appearance, such as limb-loss and scarring. Veterans injured this way may experience body …
Abstract: In the UK, people in their millions still tune in to watch ex-soldiers train civilians in an imitation of the SAS selection process in the reality television show SAS: …
Abstract: This article explores the importance of masculinity in the rehabilitation experience of members of the Royal Air Force who were facially disfigured during the Second …