Sexual orientation is a deeply personal aspect of one's identity that can be affected by various factors, including family expectations and societal norms. For many individuals, the decision to...
During adolescence, young people often struggle to understand their emerging sexual identity. For some, this involves feelings of anxiety about whether they are "normal" and what it means if they do...
Delaying the disclosure of one's sexual orientation can have several negative effects on both emotional and cognitive development during adolescence. It may lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety,...
The evolution of coming out practices in professional and hybrid work environments has been a significant development in recent years, with an increasing recognition that personal identity and...
There has been an increasing recognition that the experience of coming out as LGBTQ+ is often fraught with difficulties for many young people.
Little research has been done to explore how this...
Concealment vs Disclosure
Sexual identity is defined as "the sense of one's self as male, female, both, or neither." Adolescent years are important for exploring one's gender identity and sexual...
There has been an increase in research about how coming out can affect LGBTQIA+ individuals' mental health and wellbeing. Coming out is the process by which someone discloses their sexual orientation...
Sexual identity is an important aspect of human life that defines who we are and how we relate to others. In recent years, there has been a lot of research conducted on the impact of concealing one's...
The idea that one's sexual orientation and gender identity are deeply personal matters is a widespread belief among people today.
It can be challenging for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ to...
There are many different ways to come out as queer, trans, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming, and each person's experience is unique. Some people choose to come out gradually, while others prefer a...