Internalized Discrimination is defined as the acceptance of negative societal attitudes about oneself based on one's race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age. It has been shown...
Feelings of inadequacy are common among individuals regardless of their social or emotional support systems. Although having a supportive relationship can provide comfort, it does not necessarily...
Emotional Insecurity and Youth Sexuality
Emotional insecurity is an important factor that contributes to the development of sexuality in youth. It can either drive them towards more sexual...
Financial insecurity is the state where an individual or family lacks adequate money to cover basic living expenses such as rent, food, utilities, and health care. It can lead to negative emotions...
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...