Peer validation plays an essential role in shaping adolescents' self-image after rejection. Adolescence is a crucial time when young people are still figuring out their identity and trying to fit in...
Insecurity about personal attractiveness is a common concern for many teenagers, particularly those who are transitioning from childhood into adulthood. This can have significant impacts on their...
When people enter into sexual situations, whether with new acquaintances or established partners, there can be a certain level of apprehension regarding how much to disclose about themselves and...
Many adolescents experience sexual shyness due to various factors such as lack of knowledge about their bodies, peer pressure, social anxiety, low self-esteem, and past traumatic...
Social anxiety is a common disorder that can significantly impact one's daily life and relationships. One aspect of social anxiety that often goes unaddressed is its effect on intimate relationships,...
Peer networks play an essential role in helping teenagers overcome social anxiety related to their sexual experiences and gaining sexual confidence. During adolescence, many teens are often unsure...
The criminalization of sexual diversity is rooted in a series of assumptions about what constitutes "normal" sexual behavior, and it reflects deeper cultural anxieties about deviant sexual practices...
Excessive screen time can have detrimental effects on adolescents' ability to form intimate connections due to its impact on their social skills, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and mental...
Peer judgement is an important aspect of human society, it can be positive or negative, but it has a great impact on many aspects of life such as self-esteem, social anxiety, and identity formation....
The fear of missing out is often described as an anxiety that stems from feeling left out of something important or exciting. It can manifest itself in various ways, such as envy, jealousy, and even...