Internalized media, cultural, and peer norms shape sexual timidity, relational avoidance, and emotional regulation. These concepts are interconnected and have an impact on people's behavior,...
There is no denying that religion plays an important role in many people's lives. Many individuals turn to their faith for guidance, comfort, and support during difficult times.
For members of the...
Researchers have conducted studies that suggest that people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, agender, and others often face...
Queer identities are becoming increasingly common in today's society, yet they remain marginalized due to their deviation from dominant social norms regarding gender and sexuality. While many queer...
Bisexuality is defined as romantic and/or sexual attraction to both men and women. Internalized norms are beliefs that people acquire from their social environment and adopt them as part of their own...
What is conflict resolution?
Conflict resolution refers to the processes used by individuals and groups to effectively and peacefully resolve disputes that arise between them. Conflicts can arise...
Societal Pressures and Intimacy in LGBT Relationships
A relationship is like a living organism that requires nurturing to thrive. For same-sex couples, however, there are additional layers of...
The topic of transgender individuals' navigation through society has been widely discussed in various media outlets and academic publications.
There is still much to be understood about how these...
Relationship dynamics between same-sex couples are often shaped by several factors such as power, socialization, and internalized norms that influence their behavior towards each other. In this...
Transgender individuals experience significant challenges in navigating societal expectations, internalized gender norms, and body autonomy that can impact their physical, mental, emotional, and...