Can Collective Joy Be An Ethical Resistance To Isolation, Shame, And Moral Policing?
Many people feel isolated and ashamed due to social expectations and norms about what is acceptable behavior...
The term “bullying” refers to repeated aggressive behavior intended to harm or socially exclude another individual who cannot easily defend himself/herself. Bullying can take many forms, such as...
Psychological Challenges Accompanying Gender Transition in Unsupportive Cultural Environments
Gender transition is an emotional journey that involves significant mental health risks for those who...
Researchers have found that queer people are disproportionately affected by isolation due to their unique identities and experiences. Isolation can exacerbate feelings of loneliness, depression,...
Psychological Consequences of Sexual Identity During Adolescence
Adolescence is a time when individuals experience significant changes in their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive...
Social Connectedness and Isolation
Social connectedness refers to the degree of closeness or relationship between an individual and their social network. It is essential for mental health and...
Social connectedness plays an important role in mitigating psychological harm caused by isolation among members of the LGBTQ community. In this article, I will discuss why social connectedness is...
How does ongoing discrimination affect individuals within marginalized communities and their ability to form meaningful relationships? This question is increasingly relevant given the widespread...
Social Stigma's Impact on Post-Soviet LGBT Individuals
Social stigmas are widely present throughout the world, including in countries that were part of the Soviet Union after its fall. In such...
LGBTQ+ youth face many challenges while growing up, including social isolation due to their identity. Peer networks can be both helpful and harmful when it comes to addressing this issue. School...