Can desire itself be considered a form of ethical practice when framed within queer relational contexts? This is an intriguing question that has sparked much debate among scholars and practitioners...
Attachments and Moral Responsibility
Attachment theory is a psychological model that explains how people form emotional bonds with others throughout their lives. According to attachment theory,...
The concept of chosen family is an important aspect of modern life that expands upon traditional ideas of kinship, duty, and relational morality. It involves the creation of a supportive network...
There is much to be learned about the emotional correlates of reliance and closeness in lasting same-sex relationships. It's difficult to pinpoint all the elements that make up this bond because it...
Sexual secrecy during one's teenage years can have significant impacts on the development of trust, openness, and intimacy in adult life. As young people grow into adulthood, they may struggle to...
Sex Workers' Perspectives on Intimacy in their Jobs
The sex industry is often portrayed as an impersonal, transactional experience where workers are expected to perform specific acts without...
What psychological mechanisms underlie the simultaneous fear and fascination provoked by programmable intimacy?
One possible explanation for this phenomenon is that it can be attributed to...
How does lesbian attraction illuminate phenomenological dimensions of relational attention, care, and recognition?
The experience of lesbian attraction is deeply influenced by how it is perceived...
Family relationships are an important part of human life. Family members share emotional bonds that can last a lifetime.
These ties may sometimes become strained due to personal differences,...
Same-sex couples have different ways to establish emotional bonds compared to heterosexual ones. In this context, attachment theory is particularly relevant since it helps understanding how humans...