The concept of family is universal, but it has different meanings for people from various backgrounds. For many members of the LGBT community, their families can be a source of support and validation...
LGBT individuals face challenges when it comes to navigating their family's traditional values and beliefs that can sometimes contradict with those of the individual's own personal identity. Mental...
Family is an important institution that plays a significant role in shaping an individual's identity, including their sexual and gender identities. Gender identity refers to how individuals perceive...
LGBT Youth Reconciling Desire With Family, Social, And Legal Factors
The LGBT community has struggled for decades to be accepted by society and enjoy equal rights with heterosexual people.
Many...
The concept of "queerness" is increasingly being embraced in both public discourse and academic research to describe an individual's sexual orientation and gender expression that does not conform to...
Family Acceptance Versus Rejection and Its Impact on Identity Development, Psychological Well-Being, and Resilience in LGBT Populations
When it comes to identity development, psychological...
The effects of generational trauma can be devastating, especially when it is passed down from parent to child through silence and shame. This type of trauma can manifest itself in various ways,...
How do parental influences shape identity formation, psychological resilience, and social integration among LGBT youth, and what supportive interventions are most effective?
Research shows that...
The attachment between partners is one of the most important aspects of any relationship.
There are many different models for how these attachments can form and evolve, which may be influenced by...
Self-acceptance and resilience are crucial for the wellbeing of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) due to the prevalent social...