Discrimination can have serious consequences for an individual's mental health and well-being. It is especially detrimental during adolescence, when people are still developing their identity and...
The article addresses how level of formal education shapes an individual's perceptions and acceptance of LGBT communities. It outlines the research-based cognitive mechanisms that underlie these...
Prolonged exposure to heteronormative environments can impact an individual's ability to regulate their emotions, think logically, and form a cohesive sense of self. Heteronormativity is defined as...
1. There are many different ways that LGBT individuals can navigate their identity and express themselves authentically, including through secrecy, disclosure, and authenticity across various social...
A study conducted among LGBT believers revealed that spiritual guilt is one of their major concerns. Spiritual guilt occurs when individuals feel that they have committed moral wrongdoing against God...
Cognitive Processes
Cognitive processes are essential for integrating sexual, spiritual, and moral identities because they involve critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills...
What cognitive processes allow LGBTQ believers to reinterpret doctrinal teachings in ways that affirm both identity and spiritual integrity?
When it comes to reconciling faith and sexual...
The struggle for acceptance and recognition is an important part of being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (+) (LGBTQ+) individual. The need to hide one's identity can cause stress...
There are several psychological factors that can influence adolescents' exploration of their sexual identity and orientation. These include biological factors such as hormones, neurological...
Sexual attraction is an important part of human behavior that can be influenced by various factors such as personality traits and social context. In this article, we will explore how these factors...