In many families, it is common to experience some level of secrecy surrounding personal matters such as sexual identity. This can have serious emotional and social consequences for individuals who...
The question of how family secrecy and repression can affect mental health in LGBTQ+ teenagers is one that has been studied extensively in recent years. For many young people, growing up in a...
Secrecy can be an essential tool for protecting families from harm but also contribute to its continued existence. In some cases, it may shield individuals within a family system from emotional or...
Longitudinal studies are widely used to investigate how life events, environmental factors, and individual characteristics affect individuals' well-being, health, and behavior over time.
When...
Research has shown that experiences of intergenerational trauma and family secrecy can have significant impacts on an individual's development, particularly their emotional schemas and relational...
Sexual identity is an essential part of human development that can have profound effects on mental health and wellbeing. It refers to how people experience and express their gender and sexual...
Identity is an essential part of who we are as individuals. It shapes how we see ourselves and interact with others around us. When an individual's identity becomes a family secret, it can have...
Family secrecy about LGBTQ identities can have significant effects on adolescents' mental health and well-being, particularly their ability to cope with stress. When parents or guardians fail to...
Many families have strong beliefs about what is appropriate behavior, which can result in avoiding certain topics that are considered taboo. In some cases, this may include discussions related to...
Silence about sexuality within families is a common phenomenon that can have significant impacts on how people develop their identities as adults. This type of silence often stems from a lack of...