Social Validation Shapes Intimacy
What is Social Validation?
Social validation refers to how individuals receive affirmation and acceptance from others through positive feedback. This can take...
Peer validation is when someone's behavior is influenced by the opinions and approval of their peers. It can happen in all kinds of situations, including relationships. In a romantic relationship, it...
The psychological effects of discrimination, bias, or invalidation on identity formation can be profound and far-reaching. Repeated exposure to these negative experiences can lead to various...
There has been an increased focus on understanding how experiences of microaggressions and subtle discrimination can affect individuals' cognitive and emotional functioning. This is particularly...
Microaggressions are defined as brief, often unintentional, derogatory comments or actions that cause harm to marginalized groups. They can take many forms, such as racial slurs, gendered...
Bisexual individuals are often misunderstood, misrepresented, and subjected to prejudice. When they enter into romantic relationships with partners who identify as heterosexual or homosexual, they...
Emotional neglect in childhood can have profound effects on an individual's ability to establish and maintain healthy romantic relationships later in life. One area that is particularly affected is...