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- Some people hide important parts of their identity.
- Other people are open about who they are.
- Hiding identity can cause more daily emotional strain and worry.
- Being open often helps people feel clearer about themselves.
- These feelings change how people feel each day.
- Researchers watched young adults for many days and collected reports.
- Social interactions can make hiding identity harder sometimes.
- Having a supportive community can reduce emotional harm.
Difficult words
- identity — who a person is, their name and traits
- hide — to put something where others cannot seehiding
- emotional — related to feelings and moods
- supportive — giving help and encouragement to someone
- community — a group of people who live or share
- researcher — a person who studies or checks informationResearchers
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Discussion questions
- Do you tell people important parts of your identity?
- Do you have a supportive community?
- Do social interactions sometimes make you worried?
