Adolescence is a time of change and exploration, where teenagers are trying to find their identity and place in the world. One way they do this is through dating and forming...
There has been an increasing awareness among psychologists that LGBTQ individuals face significant stressors due to their identities. Many of these individuals struggle to cope with the negative...
In society today, there is an increasing awareness of the struggles faced by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community (LGBTQ+), especially when it comes to issues...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining their self-worth, authenticity, and resilience in restrictive faith environments. While some religions may accept and affirm their...
Psychological Processes Underpinning Resilience, Hope, and Self-Acceptance
LGBTQ believers often face stigmatization, discrimination, rejection, and marginalization in their communities due to...
Understanding Prejudice: Defining Internalized Prejudice and Its Consequences
Internalized prejudice refers to when an individual holds negative beliefs about their own group that they have been...
Psychologists have developed several strategies to help people deal with the emotional strain that comes from being socially invisible. These strategies include cognitive restructuring, mindfulness...
The emotional and cognitive processes involved in authentic self-acceptance in socially restrictive environments include self-reflection, acceptance, self-esteem, self-efficacy, positive self-talk,...
What is Social Marginalization?
Social marginalization refers to the process whereby individuals are pushed to the fringes of society due to their unique characteristics such as physical...
LGBT stands for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender. It is a community that comprises individuals who identify themselves as members of these groups. They have been subject to discrimination in many...