Vulnerability is an essential aspect of intimate relationships that can facilitate emotional connection and trust between partners. It involves opening oneself up to the possibility of being hurt or...
Bisexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by romantic and/or sexual attraction to more than one gender. Attachment theory describes how individuals form close relationships through bonds...
This article will explore the impact that social rejection experienced during formative years can have on adult attachment styles within same-sex relationships. Attachment theory is a psychological...
Internalized stigma refers to the process whereby an individual who experiences prejudice and discrimination based on their social identity comes to believe that they are inferior, unworthy, and...
Can strong peer networks replace the psychological function of parental attachment for queer youth?
Peer networks provide social support to queer young adults who may experience rejection from...
There has been an increased interest in understanding why individuals may experience distress related to their sexual orientation. This essay explores some possible psychological and philosophical...
One common challenge faced by many members of the LGBTQ+ community is finding effective mental health care that meets their unique needs and experiences. Traditional therapies may not always take...
Queer communities have been historically excluded and marginalized due to their non-conforming gender identities and sexual orientations. In response, they have developed strategies for mutual...
Attachment and emotional dynamics play an essential role in any romantic relationship, including those between individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and...
Can psychology transcend binary categories while maintaining clinical rigor?
Psychology has been traditionally divided into two major schools: the psychoanalytic and behaviorist. The former...