Can strong peer networks replace the psychological function of parental attachment for queer youth?
Peer networks provide social support to queer young adults who may experience rejection from...
LGBT youth experience feelings of social isolation for various reasons. One of them is that they often find themselves in situations where they are unable to identify with their peers who may have...
When thinking about the lives of older adults who identify as LGBTQ+, it's important to consider the different ways they may have formed their social networks throughout their lives, and how these...
LGBTQ+ youth face many challenges while growing up, including social isolation due to their identity. Peer networks can be both helpful and harmful when it comes to addressing this issue. School...
Loneliness is often associated with old age, but it can affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds. For queer people, who may have limited support from biological family members due to societal...
The topic under discussion is "In what ways do peer networks either exacerbate or alleviate feelings of isolation among LGBT adolescents, and how does school climate shape inclusion, safety, and...
Peer Networks and School Climate
Social isolation is often experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adolescents due to the pervasive societal stigma surrounding their...
Peer Networks
One way that individuals can develop positive queer identities is through peer networks. Peer networks are groups of people who share similar interests, values, beliefs, and...
Homophobia is a social stigma that refers to an irrational fear, hatred, hostility, prejudice, discrimination, or contempt towards people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender...
Choosen families, peer networks, and community support are essential protective factors against loneliness and marginalization. In this essay, I will discuss how these groups can provide emotional...