Radical Self-Acceptance: Reshaping Personal Identity, Relationship Dynamics, and Communities
Radical self-acceptance is a practice that involves understanding and embracing all aspects of one's...
The concept of peer pressure is well known to individuals from all walks of life, including those who are part of subcultures or communities. This is especially true when it comes to matters related...
This article will explore how visibility shapes the self-concept and relational dynamics of queer partners.
Queer partners may experience feelings of isolation due to their nontraditional gender...
How does phenomenology help us understand the relational dynamics of care in lesbian communities beyond normative ethical frameworks?
Phenomenology is a philosophical method that studies the lived...
Intimate relationships are an integral part of human existence that involve physical, emotional, social, psychological, spiritual, economic, cultural, political, and historical aspects. Different...
Societal Narratives Shape Self-Concept, Identity Development, and Relational Dynamics Among LGBTQ Youth
A study conducted by the University of Michigan found that societal narratives play an...
Sexual orientation refers to an individual's emotional, romantic, physical, and sexual attraction towards another person. Heterosexuality is often assumed as the normative status quo, which can lead...
Minority stress is a concept that describes the unique psychological effects of belonging to a marginalized group. It can lead to negative emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical outcomes,...
Queer theory is an academic field that examines how social and cultural constructs shape gender identities, sexualities, and power relations between individuals. It challenges traditional binary...
How does it feel to live your life hiding behind a mask that conceals a part of who you are? Chronic concealment refers to the act of consistently suppressing one's true self for extended periods of...