In adolescence, spiritual experiences are an important part of personal growth and identity formation. Spiritual experiences can either include or exclude individuals from social groups, which may...
Adolescent Development(/articles/adolescent_development) is a complex process that involves biological, psychosocial, and environmental factors. One important factor influencing this development is...
There has been an increase in the representation of queer individuals in various forms of media such as film, television, literature, music, and art.
This representation is often stereotypical and...
There has been an increasing awareness of the impact that social stigma can have on the identity formation of LGBT youth. The term “LGBT” refers to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Religious frameworks have always influenced how people understand themselves and their place in society. For many individuals, religion plays an important role in shaping their values, beliefs, and...
Religious guilt is a powerful force that can have significant consequences for mental health and identity formation. It refers to feelings of shame or remorse that arise from perceived transgressions...
How Moral Recognition Contributes to Collective Moral Identity Formation
Moral recognition refers to the process through which individuals recognize themselves as members of a particular social...
In today's world, many teenagers experience confusion about their sexual orientation, which is normal and natural. Some people are attracted to both men and women, while others identify as gay,...
When it comes to sexual orientation, most teenagers experience various forms of pressure from their peers, society, and family members about what they should be and how they should act. These...
What psychological mechanisms drive recognition dependency in queer youth, and how might alternative validation systems support identity formation outside visibility economies?
Recognition...