Social isolation can have negative effects on mental health, particularly for queer youth who may already face marginalization due to their identity.
There are many ways that individuals can build...
Media literacy refers to the ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and create media messages. It includes understanding the role of media in society, how it shapes public opinion, and how it can...
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...
One of the most pressing issues facing today's society is the disproportionate amount of violence and abuse faced by queer youth. According to a study conducted by the National Center for Lesbian...
What practices and interventions can be used to promote positive identity formation and resilience among queer youth in diverse social contexts? This article will explore how various approaches,...
Strategies and Coping Mechanisms to Promote Resilience, Self-Acceptance, and Mental Health among Socially Isolated Queer Youth
As the world becomes more connected through technology, individuals...
Peer Networks
Peer networks have been identified as one of the most important protective factors for queer students who face institutional neglect. These networks can provide support, validation,...
The identity of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) youth is shaped by their experience of education.
LGBTQ students face an additional challenge when it comes to finding...
What are the pedagogical potentials and ethical dilemmas of using social media as a platform for queer activism and sexual education, especially for younger audiences?
Social media platforms have...
LGBT youth face numerous challenges that can negatively impact their wellbeing, including stigma, discrimination, bullying, harassment, violence, and rejection from families, peers, and communities....