Personal history with rejection can play a significant role in shaping current relational behavior around sexual risk-taking. Research suggests that past experiences with rejection can influence an...
People are social creatures who naturally seek out meaningful connections with others. One way to do this is through intimate communication, which can involve sharing personal thoughts and...
In social psychology, peer acceptance is the perception that one's peers like them, appreciate them, and want to be around them. Peer rejection is the perception that one's peers dislike them, do not...
The effects of parental attitudes and behaviors towards their child's emerging sexuality has been studied extensively.
There is still much to learn about how this plays out in the context of peer...
Sexual empathy is the ability to understand the emotional and physical needs of oneself and one's partner during sexual activity. It includes being able to read nonverbal cues such as body language,...
In the realm of identity development, adolescents can experience both positive and negative social interactions.
The negative ones such as peer rejection are particularly detrimental to their...
LGBTQ youth who experience peer rejection may be at risk for developing poor social skills, attachment patterns, and self-concept that can have long-lasting effects into adulthood. This is because...
Mental health is a crucial aspect that affects the overall well-being of an individual. Peer rejection can have detrimental effects on one's mental health.
Emotional regulation can play a...
Peer rejection can have a significant impact on how people form their attachments in adulthood, particularly when it comes to romantic relationships. In the past, researchers have focused primarily...
Adolescent sexual development is an essential aspect of human life that involves various changes and transformations both physically and psychologically. One of the most significant impacts of these...