Peer approval is an important factor for adolescent development, particularly regarding their social lives and self-esteem. It plays a significant role in shaping adolescents' perceptions of...
How do experiences of spiritual guilt or religiously induced shame affect emotional regulation and self-perception?
Emotional regulation refers to the process of managing and controlling one's own...
How does prolonged exposure to sexualized media influence body image, relational expectations, and sexual self-efficacy?
Sexualized media refers to visual representations of nudity, gender...
There has been an increasing recognition of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ youth regarding their mental health and identity development. While families play an important role in shaping the...
How does repeated exposure to negative religious messaging shape affect regulation, belief systems, and worldview?
The effects of repeated exposure to negative religious messaging can vary...
In conservative societies, media representations play an important role in shaping the way people perceive themselves and their place within society. This is especially true for members of...
The way one's sense of self-worth is shaped during childhood can have a significant impact on their future sexual confidence. Children who feel valued, respected, and appreciated are more likely to...
Sexual frequency and quality can have a significant impact on an individual's ability to cope with stress. Research has shown that individuals who engage in frequent and high-quality sexual...
Relationship insecurity can have a significant impact on one's performance-related anxiety levels. When people are unsure about their relationship status or whether they are loved and accepted by...
Sexual encounters can be memorable for many reasons, some positive and others negative. Negative sexual experiences are those that leave us feeling bad about ourselves or another person afterward....