This article explores how family expectations regarding honor and tradition impact coming-out experiences for LGBTQ+ youth. Coming out is an important milestone for many individuals, but it can be...
Oppressions and Exclusions' Impact on LGBT Individuals' Development
I will explore how systemic oppressions and social exclusions affect the cognitive, emotional, and relational development of...
LGBTQ youth who experience peer rejection may be at risk for developing poor social skills, attachment patterns, and self-concept that can have long-lasting effects into adulthood. This is because...
LGBTQ+ refers to people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning their gender or sexual orientation. These individuals often face discrimination and...
Queer Youth and Media Representations
The representation of LGBTQ+ identities in popular culture has been steadily increasing over the past few decades, but their depictions remain limited and...
We will explore how LGBT youth deal with the challenge of balancing their parent's religious expectations with their own sexual and spiritual identities. We will discuss the cultural and societal...
The issue of homelessness and social marginalization among LGBT youth is a pressing problem that requires urgent attention. As a result, it is imperative for all stakeholders to find effective ways...
How do experiences of heteronormative bullying impact emotional regulation in sexual minority adolescents?
Heteronormative bullying refers to when people who are not cisgender or straight...
The term "LGBT" refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender individuals. It is estimated that there are approximately 4% of adolescents who identify themselves as LGBT in America.
This figure...
LGBT youth face unique challenges when it comes to their identities and acceptance from society. One major challenge they face is the condemnation of their sexual orientation or gender identity from...