Sexual abstinence is a practice that involves refraining from participating in any kind of sexual activity including masturbation, kissing, touching, petting, and intercourse. This can be done...
The increasing trend towards sexualized attitudes is causing alarming consequences that are impacting society deeply. Sexualization is the process by which individuals or objects become more sexually...
Due to their isolation, strict rules, shared hardships, and high levels of stress, military units often develop a unique culture that can lead to unethical behavior, including sexual misconduct. This...
Learning how to overcome fear of intimacy can be difficult for many people. One way this happens is through avoidance behavior in personal relationships. Long-term pressure causes individuals to...
Adolescence is a time when people are starting to form their identity, including how they see themselves in relation to others. Media can play a significant role in shaping these identities,...
Peer Stratification is the process whereby individuals are categorized according to their socioeconomic status, education level, race/ethnicity, gender, etc. This system often has a significant...
Many adolescents experience both rejection and silence from peers due to their identity as queer. These experiences can have different psychological consequences for individuals. Rejection is an...