Anticipation of Social Judgment
LGBTQ adolescents may experience increased levels of anxiety and fear due to concerns about how their sexual orientation or gender identity will be received by...
The topic of "Can exposure to positive media representation of LGBT role models strengthen resilience and foster positive identity development in youth" is an important one that has been studied...
LGBTQ Youth Reconciling Love, Desire and Attachment with Religious Doctrine:
The intersection of LGBTQ youth's identities can be challenging to navigate, particularly when it comes to their...
LGBTQ+ youth face unique challenges in terms of their physical safety, mental health, emotional wellbeing, and overall quality of life compared to their heterosexual counterparts. These challenges...
The development of self-acceptance is a crucial part of becoming a healthy and successful individual, particularly for queer adolescents who may experience additional challenges due to societal...
Queer youth refers to individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or otherwise outside of traditional gender roles and heteronormative expectations. Bullying is defined as repeated verbal, physical, or social...
How do parent-child dynamics influence the formation of self-esteem, coping mechanisms, and identity consolidation in LGBTQ+ youth?
Sexual orientation and gender identity are highly personal...
Adolescence is a time of physical, psychological, and emotional growth for individuals. During this time, people begin to form their identities, explore their interests, and learn about themselves...
Internalized homophobia is defined as negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors towards one's own sexual orientation that are often learned from society and social norms. This phenomenon affects...
LGBT Youth
Witnessing discrimination against peers can have significant impacts on the emotional development of young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ),...