The practice of exploring one's own queer identity through anonymous online communities has become increasingly popular among individuals who may not feel comfortable coming out to others or who want...
Cultivating radical self-acceptance can have both positive and negative impacts on interpersonal relationships, moral clarity, and life satisfaction. On one hand, it may lead to greater...
The topic of this article is to examine how peer validation can play an important role in helping LGBTQ+ youth cope in hostile or unsupportive social environments. Peer validation refers to the...
How does the presence or absence of emotional support influence coping strategies and psychological resilience?
Coping mechanisms are how people deal with stressful situations in their lives. They...
When it comes to offering emotional support to our friends during times of need, what are the ethical responsibilities that individuals must consider? This question is important because emotional...
This article will discuss how the structure of social networks and community support influences moral obligations to promote gay health and wellbeing. It is widely acknowledged that one's social...
When people are going through difficult times in their lives, they may need emotional support from others to help them cope with stress, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, or grief. Emotional support can...
I will discuss how emotional and social support networks within LGBT partnerships can foster resilience against social marginalization. Specifically, I will explore how such support systems provide...
Digital mourning can be defined as the process of grieving online through social media and digital communication tools such as email, text messages, blogs, forums, and virtual memorials. While these...
In modern society, there is an increasing need for intimate connections that go beyond traditional romantic or sexual partnerships. Sexual friendships, which involve sexual interactions without...