How Perceived Social Validation Influences Mental Health Outcomes and Identity Development
Mental health is one of the most important aspects of human life that cannot be underestimated because it...
What are some common psychological mechanisms that can explain the impact of social validation or rejection on identity coherence and authenticity?
Social validation or rejection can have...
Social and Moral Validation from Peers, Mentors, and Communities
The concept of social and moral validation refers to the process by which individuals seek approval, recognition, and acceptance...
Emotional legitimacy can be defined as the degree to which one feels justified or deserving of their feelings. It can also refer to an individual's ability to understand and express their emotions...
Social validation and its impact on emotional recovery after experiences of bullying or harassment
Social validation is an essential factor that can influence emotional recovery from experiences...
Queer communities are groups made up of people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTQ+). Participation in such communities has been shown to have...
The pursuit of authenticity in moral life has been an age-old quest that continues to occupy philosophers, psychologists, and sociologists alike. The question of whether authenticity requires social...
Social recognition of identity can play a significant role in reducing the negative psychological effects of discrimination and stigma. It helps to create a sense of belongingness and acceptance...
In today's world, where technology has advanced to such an extent that it is now possible to connect with people all around the globe from anywhere and at any time, one cannot deny the importance of...
Can moral autonomy exist independently of social validation or collective recognition? This question is central to debates about ethics and morality, which have been discussed since ancient times....