How do social support networks mediate the effects of discrimination, trauma, and stress? Social support networks have been shown to play an important role in how individuals cope with various forms...
LGBT individuals have faced several challenges due to their identity and how it is perceived by others. One challenge that they face is double stigmatization when they serve in the military and are...
Intersectionality is a theoretical framework that describes how multiple social identities such as race, class, gender, and sexual orientation intersect to create unique experiences of oppression,...
Shared Coping Strategies: Mitigating the Impact of Trauma and Discrimination on Relationship Satisfaction and Emotional Well-Being
Trauma and discrimination can have significant effects on...
Microaggressions and their impact on trust, collaboration, and emotional stability
There has been an increasing awareness of the negative effects of microaggressions on individuals and society as...
Sexual coercion is a form of unwanted sexual behavior that often occurs when there is an imbalance of power between individuals involved. This can include coercive tactics such as threats,...
Fear of social or professional retaliation is often cited as one of the major reasons why some people in same-sex or transgender relationships choose to hide their identity from friends, family...
Sexual identity refers to an individual's sense of their own sexual orientation, whether they identify as gay, straight, bisexual, lesbian, transgender, asexual, or something else entirely. Military...
Experiences of microaggressions or bias can have significant impacts on the emotional well-being of LGBT soldiers. These individuals face daily discrimination and prejudice that can lead to feelings...
Anticipating discrimination is a common experience for individuals who belong to marginalized groups, such as people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, those with disabilities, and women. This expectation...