Sociology
Applying the Sociological Perspective: An Iraq Soldier's Story
This research conducted surrounding this interviewee focuses on the reasons why a soldier's resiliency levels are so high considering the two massive injuries endured. The interviewee above demonstrates a considerable amount of resiliency after his time in combat in Iraq. He suffered a painful physical injury and a psychological injury quickly identified (assumed first due to the events surrounding the burns then diagnosed). He received treatment for this burns and at the same time received treatment for his PTSD. How can this Marine so likely to find the positives of the experience and laugh about his injuries and recovery? The paper will consider factors including his biopsychosocial development, Erikson's stages of development, his family structure and their outlook on life.
The interviewee grew up in a home with his mother, father, older sister, and younger brother. He is a middle child -- three years younger than his sister. His younger brother is seven years younger than he. The father was in the Marine Corps until the interviewee was in third grade. His father reenlisted four times. The interviewee's uncle, grandfather, and his great uncle (grandfather's brother) were in the Marine Corps. Various members of the interviewee's family fought in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Gulf War. There is a long tradition of service and pride in military service despite the general opinion of the nation upon soldiers' return. The interviewee grew up knowing his family served in the military, but was not forced to join when he was of age. It was his decision and one that his father was very proud of when informed of it. His mother, who knew she married into a military family, and in particular the Marines, was proud of her son's decision, but as a mother was fearful of his choice. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan guaranteed her son combat duty.
The interviewee grew up feeling stable in his relationships with his parents. He experienced normal development during the transitions of the six stages. When as an infant, he developed trust instead of mistrust, which allowed for autonomy rather than shame or doubt as a toddler (Erikson, 1990) As part of his father's service in the Marine Corps, the family moved twice during his first two years of life. His father was absent during much of this time, yet when he was home he was active and present with his children (Leske & Jiricka, 1998,-Page 383) His mother encouraged his creativity and allowed him to explore his initiative rather than make him feel inferior for his curiosity (Erikson, 1990) As he gained more confidence in his identity and plans for the future, his parents encouraged him, and did not force the military decision (Erikson, 1990) He planned to join the Marines for one tour of duty and then pursue college. Since making that decision, he decided to postpone college and reenlist in the Marines as he felt the corps is where he belongs.
He dated in high school and dated after joining the Marines (Erikson, 1990) His last girlfriend began seeing him before his deployment to Iraq and remained close via phone calls, letters, and emails. They decided that she did not have to wait for him to come back from Iraq, as their relationship was not serious. She decided that she would date casually if interested in another man, but had no intentions to go out and date just because she could. After his injury, his girlfriend continued to support him in his recovery but did not expect the relationship to resume at the same level as prior to the deployment. He recovered, began dating again, and recently became engaged (Erikson, 1990) ?As aforementioned, this young man experienced a good childhood in relation to the developmental stages. His parents believe this is because they understood the military life and took precautions to raise their children in a healthy environment. During the pregnancy, the interviewee's mother reduced stressful situations in her life....
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