Peer networks are essential for supporting and promoting self-esteem, mental health, and wellbeing among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender teenagers. Research has shown that peer networks can...
Peer Support for Adolescent Sexuality and Romance
Adolescence is a time when teenagers experience many physical, emotional, and social changes. One important aspect of this transition is sexuality...
Adolescence is a crucial stage in one's life where they start to explore different aspects of themselves such as their identity, beliefs, preferences, and emotions. Among these, the question of...
Peer Support
Peers are individuals who share similar characteristics to one another. They may be people that have lived through similar experiences, have common interests, or are from the same age...
Can empathy developed through peer sexual support enhance adolescents' ability to navigate sexual decision-making?
Peer sexual support is a process whereby individuals share their own experiences...
Research has shown that family and religious rejection can have significant mental health consequences for LGBTQ+ individuals, including increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide ideation....
Peer and community support networks are crucial for individuals to adjust socially, emotionally, and mentally. In this paper, I will delve into how these networks play an essential role in helping...
Familial Rejection and Peer Support for LGBT Youth
A study conducted by researchers from various universities revealed that experiencing familial rejection can have significant impacts on the...
How do family support and peer support interact to reduce the negative impact of minority stress on mental health?
Minority stress is a term used to describe the psychological distress experienced...
The development of resilience and self-acceptance is essential for the overall well-being of individuals, especially for non-binary youth who may face unique challenges related to their gender...