A common concern for many parents is how to discuss sexuality with their teenage children. It is generally believed that open communication can help them develop healthy attitudes toward sexual...
Researchers have found that individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ often experience social rejection, which can negatively impact their self-concept and self-efficacy. Social rejection refers to the...
Queer Spiritual Resilience and Moral Development
Queer spiritual resilience refers to the capacity for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary, or...
Trauma-Informed Interventions Rebuild Emotional Boundaries And Self-Efficacy
What Is Trauma?
Trauma is an experience that causes significant physical or psychological harm to an individual. It...
In the current world, there is an increased emphasis on personal development, which has resulted in people seeking ways to improve their overall well-being. Self-compassion is one approach that...
Learned helplessness is a cognitive phenomenon where an individual believes that they have no control over their situation and are unable to change it. This belief leads to passive behavior, which...
Peer and community support networks can provide individuals with opportunities to build meaningful connections and develop strong social bonds. These networks can play an important role in promoting...
How does participation in queer advocacy, mentorship, and cultural events contribute to self-efficacy, resilience, and identity consolidation?
Many factors play into someone's sense of...
There has been increasing interest in studying the impact of mentoring on individuals' self-efficacy, coping mechanisms, and overall mental health. Mentors play an important role in helping mentees...
LGBTQ+ individuals are often subject to social stigma based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or both, which can have significant impacts on their mental health, wellbeing, and ability to...