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Military Propensity Among Israel Defense Forces’ Potential Conscripts: A Re-Examination and Differentiation by Personal Preferences of Enlistment Motivation
Israel maintains a law-based mandatory military service, preserving its “People’s Army” model. Despite societal changes, youth motivation to serve remains high. Based on a large survey, this study reexamines Moskos’ Institution/Occupation model, revealing that Israeli youth balance two motives—self-actualization and contributing to national security—within their approach to compulsory service.

Sentiment Analysis of Russian-Language Social Media Posts Discussing the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
This study analyzed 1,393,245 Russian-language social media posts (Feb–Sep 2022) about the war in Ukraine from VK and Telegram. Using VADER sentiment analysis, 15,000 posts showed early positive sentiment shifting to neutrality. VK mirrored this positive-to-negative trend, while Telegram remained neutral, revealing initial platform differences that diminished over time.

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A Playstation Mentality to Killing? Adverse Psychological Consequences in Drone Pilots and the Stigmatization thereof in the Military
Drone pilots may be far from the battlefield, but are they truly untouched by war? This article explores the hidden mental health struggles of drone operators and how a “video game” image increases stigma. Based on expert interviews from three countries, it sheds light on the psychological toll of remote warfare—and the silence surrounding it.

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Revisiting Propensity to Serve and Motivations to Enlist: Insights and Implications for Contemporary Military Recruitment Challenges and Research
Why do people still join the military—and what’s changing? Revisiting a landmark 2006 study, this article explores why understanding enlistment motivations is key to tackling today’s recruitment crisis. A must-read for anyone interested in military sociology, policy, or how to inspire the next generation of soldiers in an era of declining willingness to serve.

The Military and the Family as Greedy Institutions: Then and Now
How do military and family life compete for loyalty and time? In this personal reflection, Mady Segal revisits her influential concept of "greedy institutions" and shares how mentorship, collaboration, and students shaped her thinking. A must-read for anyone curious about the lasting tensions between duty and domestic life—then and now.

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Military Propensity Among Israel Defense Forces’ Potential Conscripts: A Re-Examination and Differentiation by Personal Preferences of Enlistment Motivation

Israel maintains a law-based mandatory military service, preserving its “People’s Army” model. Despite societal changes, youth motivation to serve remains high. Based on a large survey, this study reexamines Moskos’ Institution/Occupation model, revealing that Israeli youth balance two motives—self-actualization and contributing to national security—within their approach to compulsory service.
Sentiment Analysis of Russian-Language Social Media Posts Discussing the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

This study analyzed 1,393,245 Russian-language social media posts (Feb–Sep 2022) about the war in Ukraine from VK and Telegram. Using VADER sentiment analysis, 15,000 posts showed early positive sentiment shifting to neutrality. VK mirrored this positive-to-negative trend, while Telegram remained neutral, revealing initial platform differences that diminished over time.
Partners in Love/War: An Explorative Study of Ukrainian Soldiers’ Lived Experiences of Being in a Romantic Relationship in the Russo-Ukrainian War

This study examines Ukrainian soldiers in romantic relationships within the same unit during the Russo-Ukrainian War. Based on eight interviews, findings show that such relationships provide existential purpose, protection, and motivation but also increase stress and fear of loss—highlighting how intimacy shapes emotional resilience and humanity in frontline military life.