Topic: Educational and Psychological Studies
"I have some place to be myself": Skidmore studies what makes LGBTQ+ people feel they belong
A new study by University of Miami researcher Samuel Skidmore explores what shapes LGBTQ+ adults’ sense of belonging in LGBTQ+ communities, identifying mutuality, acceptance, identity and authenticity, relationships, engagement, and representation as key factors that can inform counseling interventions and more inclusive community policies.
SEHD Doctoral Student Fairuziana Humam Hamid Inducted Into the Bouchet Honor Society
University of Miami doctoral student Fairuziana Humam Hamid reflects on her induction into Yale University’s Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, an honor that connects her family’s educational legacy with her commitment to community well-being, advocacy, and improving support for Muslim women.
Sport as a "Purple Space": Youngho Park Measures the Price of Protest
A new study by University of Miami researcher Youngho Park examines how Americans respond to athlete activism, finding that political identity strongly shapes reactions while strong sport fandom can reduce partisan bias, particularly when fans encounter activism that conflicts with their political views.