Sexualized group dynamics can have powerful emotional effects on individuals who participate without having full agency or control over their choices. This situation occurs when an individual is...
Shame is a feeling that is often associated with negative self-evaluation and degradation due to actions that one has taken. This can be further exacerbated when it comes to sexual errors made during...
Adolescence is an important stage in one's life where teenagers experience many changes physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. During this time, they may struggle to find their identity,...
One of the most common forms of discrimination faced by LGBT individuals is employment discrimination. According to a study published in the Journal of Homosexuality, nearly one-third of LGBT workers...
School Exclusions
School exclusions are one of the most serious educational problems facing schools today. They have a wide range of negative psychological effects on students who experience them....
How does internalized stigma affect ethical and moral decision-making among LGBT individuals in intimate and professional relationships?
Internalized stigma is the process whereby individuals...
One of the biggest factors that affect how people express themselves is their fear of social reprisal or discrimination. This can have a significant impact on their emotional regulation and...
Cognitive mechanisms behind bisexual individuals' experiences of double discrimination and internal conflict
There is evidence that suggests bisexual people experience double discrimination from...
Chronic invalidation refers to the constant dismissal, denial, and rejection of an individual's thoughts, feelings, beliefs, needs, values, or actions. This type of psychological abuse can have...
In modern society, people are constantly surveilling themselves to ensure that they fit into socially acceptable norms. This process is known as internalized surveillance. One group of individuals...