The Relationship of Interpersonal Stressor and Psychological Distress among Homosexual Adolescent in Metro Manila
The Relationship of Interpersonal Stressor and Psychological Distress among Homosexual Adolescent in Metro Manila
A Research Paper Presented to
The College of Arts, Sciences and Technology
De La Salle Araneta University
Malabon, Metro Manila
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Flores, Nathalie Alexie V
Tria, Odesa Trisha H.
2014
Chapter 1
Problem and a Review of Related Literature
Background of the Study Over the years, there have been a growing concern around the globe concerning the homosexuality of adolescents in our generation and therefore the result of it to them and to the society they belong to. The researchers, wanted to find out how interpersonal stressors plays an important role in the Psychological distress of the homosexual adolescents and how Sexual Orientation is related to the psychological distress of these individuals. Adolescents are very curious and interested about the subject of sexuality since it is their growing years. During the early years of their puberty, teens begin to show a general interest concerning sexual topics. They are also similar to non-Gay, Lesbian Transgender peers they have. However, due to the social stigma and rejection coming from their parents, friends and even teachers, these individuals happen to experience Psychological Distress and cause them for their rebellion including substance abuse, and atrocities like depression and generally cause suicide (Reitman,2013). This study will try to show that Adolescents with Homosexual Orientation possess a higher level of Psychological Distress. The researchers hypothesize that this epidemiological pattern is due to the interpersonal problems or social issues
this sexual minorities has been experiencing at home and at school, which generally cause this youths suicide. Karoly Maria Benkert a German psychologist first coined the term
A Research Paper Presented to
The College of Arts, Sciences and Technology
De La Salle Araneta University
Malabon, Metro Manila
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Flores, Nathalie Alexie V
Tria, Odesa Trisha H.
2014
Chapter 1
Problem and a Review of Related Literature
Background of the Study Over the years, there have been a growing concern around the globe concerning the homosexuality of adolescents in our generation and therefore the result of it to them and to the society they belong to. The researchers, wanted to find out how interpersonal stressors plays an important role in the Psychological distress of the homosexual adolescents and how Sexual Orientation is related to the psychological distress of these individuals. Adolescents are very curious and interested about the subject of sexuality since it is their growing years. During the early years of their puberty, teens begin to show a general interest concerning sexual topics. They are also similar to non-Gay, Lesbian Transgender peers they have. However, due to the social stigma and rejection coming from their parents, friends and even teachers, these individuals happen to experience Psychological Distress and cause them for their rebellion including substance abuse, and atrocities like depression and generally cause suicide (Reitman,2013). This study will try to show that Adolescents with Homosexual Orientation possess a higher level of Psychological Distress. The researchers hypothesize that this epidemiological pattern is due to the interpersonal problems or social issues
this sexual minorities has been experiencing at home and at school, which generally cause this youths suicide. Karoly Maria Benkert a German psychologist first coined the term