Media portrayals have a significant influence on how teenagers perceive and behave towards romance and sexuality. According to studies, most movies and television shows tend to idealize relationships...
Peer approval is an important factor for adolescent development, particularly regarding their social lives and self-esteem. It plays a significant role in shaping adolescents' perceptions of...
Emotional labor refers to the invisible work that individuals perform to maintain social norms and expectations within interpersonal interactions. This can include tasks such as regulating one's own...
The development of an individual's sexual identity can be influenced by many factors, such as social, cultural, and familial norms. Adolescence is a critical time when individuals begin to explore...
Social norms have been developing since humans began living together in groups, but what are they? Social norms are rules that govern behavior within societies and determine how people behave towards...
The idea that young people are influenced by their peers to behave in certain ways is nothing new.
What's interesting about this study is how peer pressure can manifest itself through the...
Sexual provocation is the act of intentionally or unintentionally creating an environment where sexual activity is anticipated. This can be done through clothing, body language, speech, or behavior....
Sexual behavior can be characterized by different levels of disclosure, including full revelation or total concealment. This phenomenon is known as 'secrecy'. Secrecy can take various forms, such as...
LGBT individuals have long faced discrimination from their own faith-based communities, which are often perceived as being intolerant of non-heteronormative identities and lifestyles. This paper...
In many cultures around the world, including Western ones, there is an expectation that individuals pursue their own passions, interests, and goals without regard for societal expectations or norms....