Research has shown that early friendships among LGBTQ adolescents can have a significant impact on their development of resilience, identity exploration, and emotional intelligence. These factors...
"Friends have a critical role to play in holding each other accountable for unhealthy and harmful behaviors. As friends, it's important to hold each other accountable for actions that hurt others or...
Cognitive and Emotional Strategies for Resilience in LGBTQ Youth Navigating Hostile Environments
LGBTQ youth face numerous challenges when they grow up in communities that are not accepting of...
Peer group validation is an important factor that can influence the timing and confidence of bisexual identity disclosure for individuals who identify as bisexual. It refers to the extent to which a...
How Does Supportive Peer Friendship Mitigate the Effects of Family Rejection on Resilience and Self-Esteem in LGBT Adolescents?
According to recent research conducted by scientists at UCLA, there...
Lesbian friendships are often characterized by strong emotional bonds that can go beyond traditional romantic relationships. One such aspect is the presence of ethical dimensions of care, loyalty,...