Articles Tagged With #positivedevelopment
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: HOW INCLUSIVE FAITHBASED PROGRAMS PROMOTE EMOTIONAL INTIMACY
Faith-based youth programs are an effective way to instill values and morals in young people. They offer a supportive environment for learning and growth while teaching important life lessons that...
THE IMPACT OF HUMOROUS TEEN SEX JOKES ON DEVELOPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP NORMS
Humor and sexual jokes have always been an integral part of human interaction, and they continue to play a significant role in shaping adolescents' understanding of sexual norms and...
HOW TEENS EXPLORE IDENTITY, POWER, AND RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH SEXUAL PLAY.
Sexual play is a common way for teenagers to explore their identity, power, and relational dynamics. It can be seen as a safe space where they can experiment with different identities, roles, and...
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTAL ACCEPTANCE FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH
LGBTQ+ Identity Development is an important aspect of human development that involves the process by which individuals develop their sense of self, including gender identity and sexual orientation....
SEXUAL IDENTITY EXPLORATION THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION: THE BENEFITS OF WRITING, DANCE, AND MORE FOR LGBTQ YOUTH
Researchers have focused increasing attention on understanding the needs and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, particularly regarding...
BISEXUAL YOUTH NEED COMPREHENSIVE SEX ED & SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS TO THRIVE
There has been an increasing focus on the unique needs and challenges facing bisexual adolescents in educational settings. Bisexual youth may experience discrimination, harassment, and exclusion from...
TRANSITIONING FROM CONCEALED TO PUBLIC QUEER IDENTITY: THE COMPLEXITIES OF COMING OUT AND EMBRACING YOUR TRUE SELF
Transitioning from Concealed to Public Queer Identity
The process of coming out is often depicted as a linear path where an individual moves from being closeted to openly expressing their...
ADOLESCENCE SEXUALITY POSITIVE IMPACT EXPLORING EROTIC MATERIAL ON SELF DISCOVERY
Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood where individuals begin to explore their identities and become more independent. As such, it is an essential stage for understanding...