How do hostile school climates contribute to learned helplessness or activism in queer teenagers?
Learned helplessness is when individuals give up trying to find solutions to problems because they...
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: Understanding queer teenage learned helplessness and the effects of hostile school climates
The idea of being rejected is one that many people can relate to. Whether it's being turned down for a job interview or getting dumped by your partner, rejection hurts. But for queer teens, this...
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: The impact of rejection and microaggressions on queer teenagers
Which forms of bullying or social exclusion are most predictive of long-term psychological challenges in queer adolescents?
Many studies have shown that LGBTQ+ youth experience higher rates of...
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: The most predictive types of bullying and exclusion for queer teen mental health outcomes: a comprehensive analysis.
Many teenagers struggle to come to terms with their gender and sexual identities due to the societal pressures surrounding them. This is especially true for those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+...
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: Gender and sexual identity in adolescence: how teens can cope with societal pressure
Queer adolescents are at risk for increased levels of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation due to their unique experiences of social isolation or ostracism within socially conservative or...
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: The importance of support networks and selfcare strategies for queer adolescents mental health
Queer teenagers can experience rejection from their families for various reasons, such as coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning their gender identity. This rejection can...
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: How queer teenagers can overcome family rejection and find belonging