There has been increased attention paid to issues of gender and sexuality. This is especially true for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual...
The prevalence of mental health issues among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) adolescents is significantly higher than that of their heterosexual peers. Social...
Representation of queer identities in media has grown significantly in recent years, but how it impacts young people's perceptions of their own identities is still an area that needs further...
The impact of negative media content on identity validation, self-concept, and emotional well-being is a significant concern for individuals across all age groups. This issue has become increasingly...
The current research literature demonstrates that there are significant implications for educational context to have on the development of social skills, relational confidence, and identity...
Discrimination can take various forms such as racial, gender, age, class, disability, religion, etc., and it can negatively impact individuals' self-esteem, mental health, sense of belonging, and...
Can engagement in supportive online communities enhance social skills and identity validation?
Online communities are virtual spaces where people from different parts of the world gather to share...
The search for love can be a complex journey that often involves exploring one's identity and validating it through romantic connections. For queer individuals who may have faced challenges related...
Exposure to Negative Media Content
Negative media content is all around us. We are exposed to it every day through social media, news outlets, television shows, movies, and music. It can be...
Bisexual individuals are those who can be attracted to people of more than one gender. In heteronormative contexts, they may encounter challenges when it comes to negotiating their sexual identity,...