Resilience is an individual's ability to cope with stressful or traumatic life events and maintain a positive outlook despite challenges. Coping refers to the strategies individuals employ to manage...
Social stigma is an unfavorable judgment from others towards a person's characteristics that violates cultural norms. Gender identity refers to how one defines their own self as male, female, both or...
Growing up with same-sex parents challenges traditional developmental psychology models because it introduces new factors that must be taken into account when studying childhood development. These...
Internal self-acceptance is crucial for mental wellbeing and personal development. Internal self-acceptance refers to an individual's ability to recognize, embrace, and appreciate their unique...
The way that parents respond to their children's developing sexuality is shaped by their concerns about social disapproval. Parents may be afraid that if they accept their child's sexual identity...
Can Internalized Homophobia Be Reframed As a Socially Induced Moral Injury Rather Than Individual Failure?
There has been growing attention to the prevalence of internalized homophobia among...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when accessing mental health services due to discrimination and stigma related to their identity. This results in higher rates of mental illness, but also...
Throughout history, queer identities have been subjected to various forms of criminalization, which continues to shape contemporary social stigma. In some cultures, homosexuality is still considered...
In today's society, being part of the LGBTQ community can be challenging due to societal discrimination and marginalization. This essay will explore how these factors can affect an individual's...
Queer artists have been using their creative expression to document, critique, and reimagine their lived experience for decades. From the early years of gay liberation movement to today's diverse...