Parental emphasis on conformity can have negative effects on adolescents' sense of self-concept and their ability to explore their identities. Adolescence is a time when individuals are forming their...
LGBTQ+ individuals face numerous challenges related to their identity development and social integration. These include discrimination, isolation, stigma, harassment, and bullying, which can...
Religiously motivated social sanctions are beliefs, norms, practices, and behaviors that shape people's understanding of themselves, others, and their environment, as well as their expectations for...
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...