LGBT youth often feel isolated from their peers due to differences in gender expression, sexual orientation, or sexual behavior. Ritual practices can provide an opportunity for social integration and...
LGBTQ+ Youth are individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or another non-heterosexual or cisgender identity. Marginalization refers to the...
LGBT youth face unique challenges when it comes to their moral development, coping strategies, and identity formation due to societal stigma. One significant factor that can shape these experiences...
Digital Identity Exploration for LGBTQ+ Youth
Being an adolescent is a critical stage of life when one's identity begins to form and solidify into its permanent shape. For some individuals, this...
In today's society, young people face numerous challenges that can impact their mental health and wellbeing. One particular group facing these challenges is queer youth who are exploring their gender...
There are many cognitive-emotional strategies that can help LGBTQ youth manage conflicts between their personal values and societal expectations. These strategies involve thinking about how society...
Peer attitudes are one of the most influential factors that affect an individual's identity development during their adolescence. This is especially true for young people who identify as lesbian,...
As society continues to evolve and become more accepting of LGBTQ+ individuals, there is an increasing need for safe spaces where they can explore their identities, build communities, and receive...
There is no doubt that discrimination has negative impacts on individuals, especially when it comes to education. Discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) students...
Ethics is an essential part of decision making for LGBT+ young people navigating their identity and life choices. Ethical reflection is especially important when it comes to issues like whether or...