Summary of Research
The study investigated how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teenagers cope with their identities while navigating between religious teachings that condemn...
The intersection between society's moral values, gender identities, and sexual preferences has been an integral part of shaping social inclusivity, self-expression, and identity development...
Collective cultural rituals and celebrations play an important role in influencing emotional resilience and identity development among individuals. These events are often characterized by shared...
Sexual orientation refers to an individual's emotional, romantic, physical, and sexual attraction towards another person. Heterosexuality is often assumed as the normative status quo, which can lead...
Communal Affirmation Shapes Identity Development and Spiritual Resilience
The concept of communal affirmation refers to the process whereby individuals receive validation, encouragement, and...
Societal Myths, Stereotypes, and Stigmas
Myths are stories that people tell to explain the world around them. They can be created by individuals or cultures and may contain elements of truth, but...
Cultural constraints can play a significant role in shaping an individual's sense of self-acceptance, identity development, and coping mechanisms within LGBTQ+ populations. These constraints are...
The concept of sexual autonomy refers to an individual's ability to exercise control and choice over their sexual behaviors, desires, and identities without external pressures, restrictions, or...
The term "sexual orientation" refers to an individual's biological, physical, emotional, romantic, or spiritual attraction towards another person. It encompasses both heterosexual (straight) and...
Social pressure is an external force that has been known to influence many aspects of human behavior, including morality and identity development. It can be defined as the expectations placed upon...