The idea that queerness is a spiritually chosen identity has been around for many years. It can be traced back to ancient religious texts and philosophies, which often depict homosexuality as an act...
There is growing evidence that internalized stigma and societal rejection can have significant impacts on an individual's relational patterns and emotional regulation. Internalized stigma refers to...
Bisexuality is defined as an attraction to both men and women.
It can also be understood as being attracted to people who are nonbinary or transgender, genderqueer, agender, intersex, aromantic,...
Discrimination is an umbrella term for prejudicial treatment that results in negative consequences to individuals based on their social group membership, including race, gender, ethnicity, religion,...
Can family affirmation enhance self-acceptance and reduce anxiety in LGBTQ adolescents?
Families play an important role in supporting and accepting their children's identities. This article...
How do conflicts between personal desires and societal expectations affect long-term mental health and life choices?
Conflicts between personal desires and societal expectations can have...
There has been growing attention paid to the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people who live in socially conservative or hostile environments where they are often...
Impact of Relational Invisibility on Psychological Development and Moral Consciousness
Relational invisibility refers to the lack of social recognition or acceptance that individuals face when...
Internalized biphobia and panphobia are forms of prejudice against bisexual individuals that result from society's negative attitudes toward non-monosexual identities. It can lead to emotional...
What Psychological Benefits Arise From Perceiving Oneself As Part Of Divine Diversity
Psychologists have discovered that individuals who see themselves as members of divine diversity often...