NEWSMAKERS Bullying and peer victimization can trigger trauma symptoms in children – study About 9 in 10 students experienced at least one instance of peer victimization during the early part of the school year. Children who experienced... OutrageMag.com StaffMay 1, 2026
NEWSMAKERS Bullying and adverse social climate take measurable toll on mental health of gender-diverse youth The mental health burden carried by gender-diverse youth is not an inherent consequence of gender diversity but rather is shaped by the social and... OutrageMag.com StaffApr 25, 2026
NEWSMAKERS Mistaken beliefs about public attitudes may undermine support for LGBTQ+ individuals coming out People assume the public was more negative than themselves, and this misperception may be stopping people from showing their support. OutrageMag.com StaffApr 9, 2026
NEWSMAKERS Self-esteem, openness to LGBTQ peers help all high schoolers For teens entering high school, inclusive environments benefit not only students identifying as LGBTQ but also their majority‑group peers. OutrageMag.com StaffApr 1, 2026
NEWSMAKERS Surge in teen ‘sexting’ exposes them to sextortion, coercion and privacy violations Nearly 1 in 3 youth (32.4%) reported having received a sext, and almost 1 in 4 (23.9%) said they had sent one. Youth who... OutrageMag.com StaffMar 31, 2026
NEWSMAKERS Almost a third of Gen Z men agree a wife should obey her husband 31% of Gen Z men agree that a wife should always obey her husband and one third (33%) say a husband should have the final word... OutrageMag.com StaffMar 14, 2026
NEWSMAKERS Young men overwhelmingly support affirmative sexual consent in principle… then encounter verbal implementation difficulties in practice Verbal “checking-in” was sometimes used, particularly when other signals were unclear. However, many described formal verbal consent as overly procedural — a “box-ticking” exercise... OutrageMag.com StaffFeb 21, 2026
NEWSMAKERS Bullying, other unwanted social interactions are key contributors to feelings of loneliness in schools Recognizing loneliness as a form of social violence opens up new ways to support student wellbeing and challenges us to create emotionally safe and... OutrageMag.com StaffFeb 3, 2026
NEWSMAKERS Younger generations embracing more diverse, fluid understanding of sexual identity than ever before Younger generations around the world are embracing a more diverse and fluid understanding of sexual identity than ever before. OutrageMag.com StaffJan 25, 2026
NEWSMAKERS Gender bias influences math education – study Early gender stereotypes can influence learning itself, not just attitudes toward intelligence as previously thought. OutrageMag.com StaffJan 25, 2026