This article will explore the impact that social rejection experienced during formative years can have on adult attachment styles within same-sex relationships. Attachment theory is a psychological...
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges that can result in adverse effects on their mental health. One such challenge is the experience of social rejection, which has been linked to increased risk...
LGBT Youth Reconciling Desire With Family, Social, And Legal Factors
The LGBT community has struggled for decades to be accepted by society and enjoy equal rights with heterosexual people.
Many...
Fear and social rejection are common experiences that individuals face when they come out to their friends, family members, co-workers, and acquaintances about their sexual orientation. Coming out is...
Social rejection is a common phenomenon that can have negative effects on an individual's psychological well-being. In this article, we will explore how social rejection can impact the formation of...
Shame is an emotional response to perceived social rejection that can be passed down through generations. It is often accompanied by feelings of unworthiness, guilt, humiliation, embarrassment, and...
Can chosen families replace the emotional security lost through social rejection?
Chosen families are groups of people who choose to be close to each other, often due to shared values or...
There are numerous studies that have shown that many LGBTQ youth experience negative psychological effects due to social rejection from their peers, family members, friends, and society at large....
Social Rejection and Discrimination of LGBTQ Populations
Social rejection and discrimination have been a significant problem faced by the LGBTQ population. This is due to their sexual orientation...
How Religiously Motivated Societal Pressure Contributes to Internalized Homophobia and Identity Conflicts Amongst LGBTQ Individuals
The concept of internalized homophobia refers to the negative...