The construction of norms is a crucial aspect of social life, whereby certain behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, and practices come to be accepted as natural or essential, while others are rejected and...
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: How nonnormative desires challenge societal values: a look at queer sexuality.
One of the most notable characteristics that differentiate queer individuals from their heteronormative counterparts is their unique path to self-discovery. Unlike heterosexuals, queers often grow up...
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: The resilience psychology behind queer individuals overcoming obstacles
Rituals are often associated with traditional religious or cultural practices that have been passed down from one generation to another.
They can also be personalized to suit an individual's needs...
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: Ritual practices: a source of psychological comfort and distress for queer individuals
Relational satisfaction is an important aspect that can influence queer existential thought on desire and morality. Queer individuals often experience challenges related to their sexual orientation,...
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: Exploring how relational satisfaction affects queer existential thought on desire and morality
The concept of time is central to human existence, shaping our perceptions of the past, present, and future. It also plays an important role in philosophical and psychological theories of memory,...
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: Examining how queer life stories challenge traditional conceptions of time, memory, and historical consciousness
Empathy is a crucial component of healthy relationships, and it can take different forms depending on the context. In the context of friendship and romantic relationships, the term "empathy" refers...
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: Sexual empathy: how queer people develop unique connections through intimate understanding
Shame is often described as an unpleasant feeling that occurs when someone feels that they have failed to meet their own standards or expectations. It involves feelings of regret, embarrassment, and...
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: How queer moral psychology can help explain the interplay between sexual shame, pride, and desire
To understand how queer individuals negotiate between pride and vulnerability, it is essential to examine the intertwined social, psychological, and cultural factors that influence their experiences....
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: The complex negotiation between pride and vulnerability for queer individuals in relationships
Queer individuals face significant challenges due to their unique identities, including discrimination, stigma, exclusion, and marginalization from society. These experiences can lead to negative...
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: 3 psychological mechanisms supporting resilience in queer individuals facing multiple forms of oppression
Queer individuals have historically been marginalized for expressing their identity through creative means such as art, music, dance, fashion, and writing. This has led to feelings of isolation and...
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: How creativity shapes the spiritual development of queer individuals