Miscommunication is a common occurrence in relationships, but when it involves misunderstandings related to traumatic experiences, it can be especially harmful. For those who have experienced trauma...
What internal mechanisms help veterans distinguish between trauma-driven withdrawal and relational rejection?
The internal mechanisms that enable veterans to differentiate between trauma-driven...
Trauma-related withdrawal vs. Relational rejection
Trauma can be defined as an emotional response to a terrifying event or experience that may result in feelings of intense fear, helplessness, or...
The interpretation of trauma-driven withdrawal as relational rejection can lead to a range of emotional responses, including fear, anxiety, hurt, confusion, shame, guilt, anger, sadness, frustration,...
How do soldiers interpret subtle social signals regarding relational acceptance or rejection under observation?
The question of how soldiers interpret subtle social signals is one that has been...
Researchers have been exploring how emotions affect our ability to recover from setbacks and adversities. Adolescence is a particularly challenging time for young people, as they navigate social and...
Sexual adaptation is a process that occurs after an individual experiences relational rejection. It involves adjusting to new circumstances and adapting to different expectations. When someone has...
How do LGBT individuals integrate experiences of marginalization, trauma, and relational rejection into adaptive and coherent self-concepts?
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when it comes...
Anticipation of Social Judgment
LGBTQ adolescents may experience increased levels of anxiety and fear due to concerns about how their sexual orientation or gender identity will be received by...
I will explore how queer adolescents can develop adaptive strategies to navigate romantic uncertainty, social stigma, and relational rejection.
Queerness is an umbrella term that describes people...