LGBTQ individuals are often subject to discrimination, prejudice, and hostility from society, which can have detrimental effects on their mental health and wellbeing. One way that many individuals...
How do legal and social marginalization experiences influence mental health, coping strategies, and self-concept in LGBT populations?
Legal and social marginalization is often experienced by...
LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/aromantic, plus all other non-cisgender identities. Intersectionality refers to how different identities...
Mental health is an important aspect of life for all individuals, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+).
These individuals face unique challenges...
Conflicts between religious beliefs and sexual orientation can be extremely challenging for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community. They may experience rejection from their...
How do experiences of dual marginalization affect mental health outcomes and coping strategies?
Marginalization is defined as the process of being relegated to an inferior position in society. It...
Emotional resilience is a process that allows individuals to cope with rejection from society or family members in an effective way. This can be defined as the ability to bounce back after...
Resilience refers to an individual's ability to cope effectively with stressors and challenges that may arise throughout their life. It is important for all people to develop resilience as it allows...
What are intersections?
Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw to describe how various forms of discrimination can overlap and intersect with one another, creating unique...
There are several ways in which people respond to experiencing romantic and social rejection. These responses can be categorized into positive and negative coping strategies, impacting an...