Emotional literacy is the ability to recognize and understand your own emotions, and those of others. It involves being aware of what you are feeling and why, how it impacts your behavior, and being...
Attachment theory was developed to explain why some people have more satisfying relationships than others do. Bowlby's (1969) original formulation proposed that infants develop an emotional bond or...
The ability to maintain healthy relationships is essential for emotional maturity. Integrating the paradox of desire and detachment requires an understanding of how one's own desires relate to those...
Psychological Factors Facilitating Development of Intimacy Openness
The ability to be open to intimacy is an important component of healthy romantic relationships. It refers to the willingness to...
Sexual maturity is a state where an individual has fully developed their physical, emotional, and psychological characteristics related to sexuality, including sexual behavior, attitudes, and...
Sexual assertiveness is an important aspect of one's relationship satisfaction. Individuals who are confident about their desires and can communicate them effectively tend to be more satisfied in...
Sexualization is the process of making something sexual or treating someone like a sexual object. It happens when people are exposed to ideas, images, attitudes, or behaviors that make them think...
The media has played an important role in shaping societal norms regarding love and intimacy. This is especially true for young people who are still forming their identities and beliefs about...
Adolescence is an important stage where teenagers explore their identity and learn to become independent individuals. As they enter this phase of life, it's natural for them to experience feelings of...
How do cultural norms affect adolescents' comfort and ability to express sexual openness responsibly?
As teenagers enter their late teens and early twenties, they often find themselves exploring...