Bisexual individuals often experience a phenomenon known as "empathy fatigue" in environments where their sexual orientation is constantly misunderstood or misrepresented. Empathy fatigue refers to a...
Digital media has played an important role in shaping religious attitudes towards LGBT inclusion and equality in recent years. With the rise of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and...
Early Familial Environment and LGBT Youth Identity Development
The term "LGBT" stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender. These four letters identify people who do not fit into society's...
Internalized stigma is defined as when an individual holds negative beliefs about their own identity, which can include sexual orientation and gender expression. Gay and lesbian adolescents face...
In many cultures around the world, there is pressure for LGBT adolescents to conform to societal norms related to gender roles and sexuality. This can make it difficult for them to navigate their own...
The psychological and intellectual ramifications of experiencing rejection or disapproval for one's sexual orientation or gender identity can be profound and far-reaching. Growing up in an...
Research suggests that family dynamics can have a significant impact on the development of an individual's sexual identity, self-esteem, and relational competency. This is particularly true for...
The term "LGBT" refers to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning. In this article, I will discuss how family support or rejection can impact the development...
Cultural Narratives and Morality
Cultural narratives are stories that societies tell themselves about how they view the world around them, including beliefs about what is right and wrong, good and...
How Can Families Navigate Traditional Cultural Values While Promoting Acceptance, Support, And Inclusion For LGBTQ Members?
Families play an important role in shaping individual identities,...