How do psychological mechanisms like denial and compartmentalization work to help people reconcile their faith and sexual identities? Denial is the refusal to acknowledge reality, while...
Sexuality is a complex concept that encompasses a wide range of biological, emotional, and social factors. While most people identify as either heterosexual or homosexual, there are individuals who...
The concept of compartmentalization is used to describe an individual's ability to separate certain aspects of their life into different mental categories. This can be helpful when dealing with...
Cognitive mechanisms that enable bisexual individuals to integrate paradox without fragmentation are complex and diverse, but they can be categorized into three main types: mindfulness,...
We will explore how psychological mechanisms can help LGBT individuals navigate their faith and sexual identity. Faith is an important aspect of many people's lives, including those who identify as...
Psychological Mechanisms for Bisexual Self-Cohesion
Bisexual individuals face widespread misunderstandings about their identities and orientations that can lead to feelings of isolation,...
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) adolescents are people aged 14 to 21 years old who identify with these gender and sexual identities. They can face challenges negotiating their belief...
LGBT Youth Navigate Conflicts Between Personal Authenticity and Culturally Imposed Moral Frameworks
Many LGBT young people face difficulties navigating conflicts between their own identities and...
Queer individuals often face significant social hostility due to their identities, which can make it difficult for them to navigate daily life without compromising themselves or risking their safety....
In the context of LGBTQ+ identities, strategies such as compartmentalization, selective disclosure, and identity management are used to manage and cope with discrimination and stigma from both...