How Does Coming Out Shape Identity Expression, Peer Relationships, and Organizational Norms?
Coming out is an important process that allows individuals to identify themselves freely and openly in...
There has been increasing recognition of the need to understand how individuals experience and negotiate their gender identity throughout life. One important aspect of this process is coming out,...
How might coming out in remote and globalized work environments transform social norms, visibility, and support networks for LGBTQ professionals in the coming decades?
Coming out is an important...
Coming out is the process of revealing one's true gender identity or sexual orientation to others, which can evoke strong emotions such as anxiety, confusion, embarrassment, and loneliness. This...
In collectivist cultures, people tend to prioritize the opinions of their families and communities when they decide to come out as LGBTQ+. Coming out is seen as an act that affects not only the...
Coming Out as An Event or Ongoing Process of Self-Definition
Coming out is a term used to describe the act of revealing one's homosexuality, bisexuality, pansexuality, queerness, transgender...
Coming Out and Vulnerability
The decision to come out is often accompanied by fears related to potential rejection, disapproval, discrimination, and marginalization. This can lead to feelings of...
The term "outing" refers to revealing someone's personal information without their consent or disclosing their identity publicly against their wishes. It is generally used in reference to LGBTQ+...
The traditional nuclear family model, where a man and woman marry and have children together, has been the dominant family structure for centuries in most societies around the world. In this model,...
The existentialist concept of authenticity refers to the belief that individuals have ultimate responsibility for their own lives and actions, and that they must strive to live in accordance with...