The term "queer" is often used to describe people who do not identify themselves as heterosexual, cisgender, or binary gendered. This can include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex,...
The practice of mindfulness is an effective way to promote positive mental health among queer youth who may experience unique challenges related to their identity and sexual orientation. Mindfulness...
Queer youth have their own unique set of experiences when it comes to navigating society and establishing their identities, including how they interact with others and make decisions. One aspect that...
The internalization of societal heteronormativity is a phenomenon that shapes the way people perceive themselves and express their emotions, especially for queer youth during critical developmental...
Queer youth refers to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderqueer, nonbinary, intersex, agender, or asexual, among others, and are under 25 years old. These...
School Inclusion/Exclusion and Queer Youth Identity Exploration
Schools can be hostile environments for students who are LGBTQ+, creating challenges to their sense of self and belonging. This...
The lack of inclusive sexual education can have a significant impact on ethical development, consent negotiation, and sexual self-confidence in queer adolescents. Without proper guidance and support,...
A growing body of research suggests that mindfulness and contemplative practices can help improve coping and resilience in queer adolescents. Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to one's...
In the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the representation of gender and sexual diversity in mainstream media. This has led to an increase in awareness and understanding of...
What relationships can be drawn between the need for recognition in queer youth, social media metrics and algorithmic attention economies, how might new platform models disrupt those relationships,...