Proceedings of the 2021 4th International Conference on Humanities Education and Social Sciences (ICHESS 2021)

The Impact of Role Models on Self-identity of LGBTQ Teenagers

Authors
Yutong Liu1, a,*, , Zhijing Jiang2, b, *, , Hanqing She3, c, *, , Youan Zhang4, d, *,
1Shanghai United International School, Shanghai, 201100, China
2College of International Education, Shenzhen, 518043, China
3Jinling high school Hexi campus, Nanjing, 210000, China
4Shanghai Weiyu International High School, Shanghai, 200438, China

These authors contributed equally.

*Corresponding author email: as16245.Jiang@stu.scie.com.cn
Corresponding Authors
Yutong Liu, Zhijing Jiang, Hanqing She, Youan Zhang
Available Online 24 December 2021.
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.211220.095How to use a DOI?
Keywords
role models; LGBTQ; self-identity
Abstract

Combing the theory of role models (a figure other people look up to in order to help determine appropriate behaviors) and the theory of teens identity, an interesting correlation about the effect of social media is found to both of them. This paper have the speculation that role models help identity in teens. This paper focuses on the group of LGBTQ teenagers. The use of questionnaires and interviews helps to find out that the development of social media. Specifically, with the increase in LGBTQ role models, more teenagers are able to identify themselves about their own sexuality. Based on the data, it proves that most of the LGBTQ teenagers believe role models help them in a positive way. According to the evidence, the new generation is much opener and firmer in identifying themselves. Hence, this paper estimates that the improvement in teens self identity cannot leave the help of role models in social media. It is expected that the development of social media, more teenagers can be able to distinguish themselves and be accepted.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2021 4th International Conference on Humanities Education and Social Sciences (ICHESS 2021)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
24 December 2021
ISBN
978-94-6239-495-7
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.211220.095How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.
Open Access
This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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