In modern society, identity is often defined as an internal sense of self that can be expressed through behaviors, beliefs, values, and attitudes. For many people, including members of the LGBTQ...
When it comes to forming peer groups and friendships during their teenage years, LGBTQ+ individuals often find themselves torn between wanting to be true to who they are and feeling pressured to...
There has been an increasing recognition that sexual education is essential to ensure the health and wellbeing of young people, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
What social, cultural, and psychological factors contribute to self-destructive behaviors in LGBTQ+ adolescents?
In today's society, there are numerous challenges that LGBTQ+ teenagers face due to...
How do faith-based peer networks foster empathy, social connectedness, and resilience among LGBT youth? The article will explore how faith-based peer networks can provide support, understanding, and...
Early Familial Environment and LGBT Youth Identity Development
The term "LGBT" stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender. These four letters identify people who do not fit into society's...
Moral Reflection and Public Action for LGBT Youth
LGBT youth face discrimination every day due to their identities. This can lead them to feel excluded from society and experience social...
Media portrayals play an important role in shaping public opinion and attitudes towards sexual minorities such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. In conservative societies where...
The experiences that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth face can have a profound impact on their mental health and development. Social marginalization is one such...
The purpose of this article is to examine how LGBTQ+ youth navigate their identity affirmation in school environments that lack inclusive curricula or policies. This issue has become increasingly...