Members of insular religious communities often face considerable social pressure to adhere to strict rules regarding their behavior, especially when it comes to matters of sexuality. These...
The Ayoreo people are an indigenous group living in the Chaco region of Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. Their belief system is based on animistic principles that attribute spirits to everything in...
Most rural communities have long-standing beliefs about how people should behave during their teenage years.
These customs may be different from one place to another. Some villages believe that...
Family & Community Pressures on LGBT Believers' Romance Decisions
Love and affection are universal human needs that manifest themselves in different ways and through various types of...
LGBT individuals who identify themselves as male or female are expected to conform to traditional gender roles within their community. Traditional gender roles dictate that men must be masculine...
The psychological effects of negotiating multiple marginalized identities within conservative religious contexts can be significant and far-reaching. Such individuals may experience feelings of...
The notion of "morality" has been around for centuries and has played a significant role in shaping human behavior and interactions throughout history. Moral reasoning refers to the process of...
People who are part of religious communities may feel pressured to conceal their sexual orientations out of fear of being shunned, ostracized, punished, or excommunicated from their faith group. This...
Balancing Psychological Support for LGBT Students
One of the most pressing issues facing school administrators today is how to provide adequate psychological support for LGBT students while also...