Sexual identity exploration is an important aspect of adolescent psychosocial development. For bisexual youth, it can be particularly challenging due to the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding...
The concept of 'queerness' refers to the experience of nonconformity to societal norms related to gender identity and sexual orientation. Queer people face challenges such as discrimination and...
The question of whether there are moral dilemmas unique to bisexual experience that conventional ethical frameworks fail to address is an important one for individuals who identify as bisexual. In...
Sexuality refers to an individual's identity, feelings, and behavior related to their sexual orientation, desires, interests, attractions, and practices. This can include the attraction towards...
Media Exposure & LGBTQIA+ Identities
Media consumption plays an important role in shaping individuals' identities.
People may begin to identify with certain behaviors they see displayed on...
The impact of social support on the wellbeing of individuals is a crucial aspect to consider when examining mental health outcomes among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities....
Societal judgments can have a profound impact on the self-concept, emotional health, and motivation of marginalized populations. Marginalized groups include those who face discrimination based on...
Negotiating Personal and Collective Identity in LGBT Contexts
LGBT communities have faced significant challenges regarding their identities for many years. While some progress has been made...
Growing up in environments that stigmatize or marginalize sexual and gender minorities can have lasting impacts on individuals' mental health and wellbeing. This essay will explore how these negative...
The social and psychological consequences of internalized stigma among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) individuals can be significant. Internalized stigma occurs...