When people hide their true identities to protect themselves from harm or improve their social standing, it can have profound psychological impacts that go beyond simply masking who they really are....
There has been an increasing focus on the impact of parental advocacy on the social and emotional development of LGBT youth. Parental advocacy refers to the support that parents provide to their...
In many religions around the world, homosexuality is considered to be sinful behavior that goes against the teachings of God. This belief has led to discrimination, stigma, and even violence towards...
Love is an innate human need that leads to emotional fulfillment and physical pleasure. As humans, we seek companionship and intimacy through which we can share ourselves with others. Love comes in...
As social beings, humans have a natural desire to belong to groups that share similar identities, interests, and experiences. For most people, this belonging is an essential component of their sense...
Internalized religious guilt is an emotional state that can occur when an individual feels shame, anxiety, guilt, or self-loathing about their actions or beliefs due to their religion's teachings. It...
The Impact of Dual Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation on Mental Health Outcomes
Individuals who experience both gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination...
There is growing evidence that concealing one's sexual orientation during adolescence can have lasting negative impacts on mental health and well-being. This study explores the psychological...
Peer Bullying in School Environments
Peer bullying is a pervasive problem in schools that can have lasting effects on students' emotional development. According to research, children who are...
Research has shown that many individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, agender, genderqueer, nonbinary, or any other identity within the broad...