Parental attitudes towards their children's sexual orientation can have profound effects on how they develop their identities and experience mental health issues. In fact, studies show that when...
How does the pursuit of social recognition among queer youth interact with the architecture of social media platforms, and what implications does this have for mental health and identity...
Queer youth is a term used to describe young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, pansexual, questioning their gender or sexual orientation, and/or those whose...
LGBT adolescents are a group of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and face unique challenges in terms of developing coping mechanisms to navigate the tension...
Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place online through text messages, social media posts, emails, websites, or instant messaging. It can involve spreading rumors, making threats, sharing...
The social norms that govern how society defines romantic relationships are often centered around heteronormative models, which assume that people fall into either male or female gender roles and...
In many cultures, including those dominated by conservative religious beliefs, there is a strong stigma associated with homosexuality and gender nonconformity. This can have significant implications...
The concept of "queerness" has evolved to encompass a wide range of identities that fall outside of heteronormative expectations, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and those who identify as nonbinary,...
Queer youth face unique challenges that can impact their mental health and wellbeing, including social isolation, bullying, discrimination, and lack of supportive adult figures in their lives....
Psychological Mechanisms that Enable Queer Youth to Develop Resilience
Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult life circumstances and emerge stronger from them. It's an essential skill...