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The Internet And Lgbtq+ Identity Formation In Adolescents And Young Adults, Margaret Morris
The Internet And Lgbtq+ Identity Formation In Adolescents And Young Adults, Margaret Morris
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The internet is a key part of identity exploration and the coming out process for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. While the internet offers the benefits of allowing individuals to participate in LGBTQ+ identity formation, community development, and affirming sex education no matter where they live, it also presents challenges. These challenges include the potential for internet addiction, the possibility of encountering cyberbullying and derogatory language and hate speech online, and misinformation about sex. To help clients who are LGBTQ+ youth and young adults using the internet in their coming out process, counselors will need to know how to navigate …