The development of social coping strategies is essential for LGBTQ adolescents who face bullying and rejection in religiously influenced educational settings. These strategies can help them navigate...
Research suggests that children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning may experience stressors such as bullying, discrimination, and social isolation due to their...
Online communities are increasingly becoming popular spaces where LGBTQ+ adolescents can explore their sexual identities, experiment with romance and seek social validation. These virtual platforms...
In today's world, many LGBTQ+ youth are dependent financially on their families for their basic needs. This is often due to legal restrictions or societal stigma that prevent them from finding...
Social media has become an integral part of everyday life for many people around the world. It allows individuals to connect with others across distances, share their thoughts and ideas, and even...
Interventions are designed to promote positive outcomes for individuals and groups. They may focus on prevention, improvement, or development. Adolescence is a critical time for the formation of...
What are the psychological mechanisms by which queer youth internalize or resist societal messages about their worth and legitimacy?
The way that people think about themselves and others is deeply...
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Adolescence is the stage between childhood and adulthood from ages 12 to 19. Bullying, harassment, and social exclusion are when...
Social media has become an increasingly popular platform for individuals to express themselves online, particularly within the LGBT community. For many young people who identify as lesbian, gay,...
LGBTQ youth struggle to navigate the conflict between religious beliefs, cultural norms, and their own identity. They are often pressured to conform to societal expectations about gender roles and...