Queer Youth Identity Formation
Resilience Strategies
Queer youth are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, questioning, intersex, non-binary, and/or...
In today's world, where identity is fluid and self-expression is highly valued, many young people are finding new ways to interpret their queerness through historical silences. The term "queer" has...
Queer youth often face challenges related to their social isolation that may impact their sense of belonging and wellbeing. Coping strategies for resilience, identity affirmation, and mental health...
Social Isolation's Impact On Queer Youth
The concept of self-concept refers to how an individual perceives themselves, while identity coherence entails their sense of belongingness to a certain...
Microagressions
Microaggression refers to subtle comments or behaviors that may appear harmless but are actually derogatory or offensive toward marginalized groups, such as LGBTQ+ individuals....
Media literacy refers to understanding how different forms of media construct and influence reality through representation, discourse, and ideology. Critical pedagogy is an educational approach that...
There has been increasing interest in exploring how best to support the development of positive identities among queer youth in diverse cultural contexts. Research suggests that queer youth are at...
Queerness is an umbrella term for various identities that are not heterosexual or cisgender. Queer people experience discrimination, violence, and oppression due to their nonconformity to normative...
Religion and culture play significant roles in shaping the experiences of LGBT adolescents, particularly when it comes to rejection. From childhood, they are exposed to stories and belief systems...
What practices promote identity development and well-being among queer youth in diverse social environments?
The term "queer" is often used to describe individuals who do not identify as...