Pastoral Psychology
Perceived Needs for Military Soul Care Among Commanders and Military Personnel in the Swedish Armed Forces
Abstract This article examines Military Soul Care as practiced within the Swedish Armed Forces, where it constitutes a distinct and culturally embedded form of military chaplaincy structured through the ACCES framework. The aim is to describe how Swedish military chaplains (MCs) interpret the importance attributed to Military Soul Care by commanders and other military personnel, and how they perceive its use within military practice. The study is based on a qualitative survey conducted in March 2025 among 50 MCs. T …