Queer phenomenology of social recognition is an approach to understanding how people experience and negotiate their gender identity and sexual orientation within a society that often denies their...
LGBT adolescence can be challenging due to a lack of support from family members, friends, school peers, and community. Religious communities may provide an opportunity for LGBT youth to feel...
How do experiences of affirmation or rejection shape emotional regulation and coping ability? This is an important question to consider when exploring human psychology and behavior. Affirmation is...
Online queer communities are an important aspect of life for many people who identify as LGBTQ+. These communities provide a safe space where individuals can explore their sexual and gender...
Self-esteem is an important aspect of personal growth and development that can be influenced by various factors, including community recognition and affirmation. It refers to how individuals perceive...
The Impact of Affirming Theological Discourse on LGBTQ Individuals Experiencing Religious Trauma or Guilt
For many people who identify as LGBTQ, their experience within religious communities can...
How do queer adherents reinterpret ritual practices to create spaces of empowerment and affirmation?
A ritual is an act that is performed regularly and according to a prescribed set of rules and...
Rituals are an integral part of many cultures and religions around the world. They can be used to mark significant occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and holidays. These ceremonies often involve...
In the past few decades, researchers have explored the effects of different types of educational environments on individual psychological development. One area of particular interest is how these...
Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being, and it involves a person's emotional, psychological, and social functioning. It encompasses one's thoughts, feelings, behaviors, mood,...