There are several ways that exposure to positive portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals can impact an individual's mental health and resilience. One way is through reducing stigma and promoting acceptance....
Adolescence is a crucial time for identity formation, during which teens establish their sense of self and begin to navigate the world around them. One important aspect of this process is...
The purpose of this article is to explore how exposure to positive media representations can impact individuals' emotional regulation, self-perception, and identity development. Emotional regulation...
LGBT individuals have faced discrimination and prejudice for centuries, often resulting in internalized negative beliefs, stigmas, and self-doubts that can lead to mental health issues such as...
The way that the media portrays queer communities has always been a controversial subject, with many people arguing that it can negatively affect how they are perceived by the general...
Queer visibility in public life is an important concept that refers to the increased representation of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) in media, politics,...