LGBTQ Believers and Faith
The Christian church has often been seen as homophobic and hostile towards those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, or...
How do LGBT individuals construct personal spiritual frameworks to maintain a sense of belonging?
LGBT individuals may have diverse belief systems that influence their identities, social lives,...
Engagement with inclusive religious communities can have significant positive impacts on both mental health and self-concept. Religious faith has been shown to offer psychological benefits such as...
Queer communities are groups of individuals who identify themselves as being outside of traditional heterosexual norms. These communities often face discrimination, prejudice, and marginalization...
There are many ways in which participation in communal religious practices can mediate feelings of belonging, exclusion, and affirmation for LGBT individuals. For some people, participating in...
Sexual expressiveness refers to the ways in which people communicate their desires and emotions through nonverbal behaviors such as touching, kissing, and other physical displays of affection. It can...
Seeking sexual recognition is an important part of one's identity that can have significant effects on self-esteem, relational decision-making, and peer interaction. It is believed that when...
What are some common themes that emerge from studies on LGBTQ affirming religious groups? How do these findings relate to identity development and social support for members of this community? Can...
LGBT individuals are more likely to experience discrimination due to their sexual orientation and gender identity than heterosexual individuals, which can have significant impacts on their mental...
Belonging has been a concept that has been explored throughout history, from Plato's Republic to contemporary social psychology research. In today's world, where people are increasingly fragmented...