There has been much debate about whether social isolation can lead to an increase in existential tension for individuals who experience relational longing, vulnerability, and express their sexuality....
Sexualized online communities are places where individuals can explore their sexual interests and desires anonymously and safely without fear of judgment or rejection.
Such communities have also...
Experiencing exclusion from a group can have a profound impact on an individual's patterns of sexual withdrawal and self-assertion. This phenomenon has been extensively studied and documented by...
Social exclusion is a common phenomenon among teenagers that can have significant impacts on their cognitive and emotional well-being. Adolescents who experience prolonged periods of social isolation...
Emotional Consequences of Identity Invalidations
People who identify as either straight or gay may have their identities challenged by others around them. Repeated questioning or negation of...
How does community belonging mitigate the effects of social isolation among LGBTQ+ individuals? Social isolation is a common problem that many people experience in modern society. This phenomenon...
The concept of relational invisibility is the idea that people can be hidden from others' awareness due to their perceived lack of importance or value. This may occur due to various factors such as...
Psychological Effects
LGBTQ individuals navigate environments that can be both affirming and hostile towards their identity. This can have various psychological effects, which may lead to negative...
Emotional exile refers to a state where an individual feels disconnected from their own emotions, leading them to distance themselves from others who share similar feelings and values. This...
This article explores how intersectional oppression impacts the experience of loneliness and belonging. Intersectionality is the interconnectedness of different forms of oppression that individuals...