Shame is an emotional response to a perceived threat or loss of self-worth that can lead to feelings of guilt, humiliation, embarrassment, and anxiety. It is a universal human experience that has...
Religiously-Infused Societal Stigma, Internalized Homophobia, Identity Formation, and Mental Health Outcomes
The concept of internalized homophobia describes when someone who identifies as...
A person's sexual orientation is a deeply personal experience that cannot be denied without significant consequences for their mental health. Internalizing this denial has been shown to have...
Internalized transphobia refers to the negative attitudes towards one's gender identity that is imposed upon them by society, family members, friends, or acquaintances. This can lead to feelings of...
Long-Term Psychological Consequences of Systemic Discrimination Against Queer People
Systemic discrimination has been a prevalent issue for members of the LGBTQ+ community throughout history....
How does internalized transphobia manifest psychologically and socially, and what strategies are effective in addressing it?
Internalized transphobia is a form of self-hatred experienced by...
Internalized Religious Condemnation and Psychological Well-Being
In many societies, religion plays an important role in shaping people's beliefs and behaviors. For some individuals who identify as...
Sexuality has been a topic of great interest throughout human history, but it has also been a source of much discomfort for many people. This is because sexual behavior often challenges societal...
Social stigma is an unfavorable judgment from others towards a person's characteristics that violates cultural norms. Gender identity refers to how one defines their own self as male, female, both or...
Social Isolation and Mental Health Outcomes
Social isolation has been identified as a major risk factor for poor mental health outcomes. This effect may be particularly pronounced among members of...