Peer support, mentorship, and online community engagement can play an important role in influencing self-efficacy and identity development in LGBTQ+ adolescents. These are often marginalized...
Today, millions of people are using online networks to seek emotional and psychological support for their sexual orientation, preferences, and gender identity. Online networks such as Facebook,...
Queer communities are groups of people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) individuals. They are often marginalized and discriminated against because of...
Schools are an integral part of society where children spend most of their time during their formative years. It is crucial for schools to provide a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for all...
The subject under discussion is that of the historical and cultural impact of societal attitudes towards homosexuality and their influence on modern day healthcare practices and belief systems. In...
Perceptions Of Not Being Queer Enough Or Straight Enough
If someone is perceived to be "not queer enough" or "not straight enough", they may experience various emotional consequences that can have...
LGBT Adolescent Isolation and Coping Mechanisms
This article explores the issue of isolation experienced by LGBT adolescents and the various coping mechanisms they employ to overcome this...
There is a widespread belief that men are not supposed to feel emotions like fear, sadness, shame, anxiety, jealousy, anger, guilt, frustration, loneliness, or any other negative feelings associated...
Psychological Strain Arising From Long-Term Concealment Of Same-Sex Desire
The need to keep one's sexual orientation secret can be difficult for an individual who identifies as gay, lesbian,...
What is suppressed same-sex attraction?
Suppressed same-sex attraction refers to an individual's natural inclination towards people of the same gender but who are unable to express it freely due...