Transgender individuals are often faced with unique challenges when it comes to their gender identities due to social and cultural pressures that can be difficult to navigate. For transgender...
Living a concealed or double life can have significant effects on cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and identity coherence for LGBTQ+ individuals. This is because being forced to hide...
How do ritual, prayer, meditation, and other spiritual practices contribute to identity coherence and psychological well-being for non-conforming gender identities? This is an important question that...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when it comes to expressing their sexuality authentically while also prioritizing personal safety. In this article, I will explore how these two factors can...
Navigating Dual Lives
Navigating a dual life can be a difficult task for anyone, but it is especially challenging for those who identify as queer. Queer individuals often face discrimination,...
How do disclosure decisions regarding sexual orientation affect stress, identity coherence, and social relationships for LGBT individuals?
Discussing one's sexual orientation can be difficult for...
Social Isolation's Impact On Queer Youth
The concept of self-concept refers to how an individual perceives themselves, while identity coherence entails their sense of belongingness to a certain...
Public conformity refers to the act of adhering to societal norms and expectations, while private authenticity involves expressing one's true self without fear of judgment or repression. In terms of...
There is an increasing recognition of gender diversity among the general population. Non-binary identities are becoming more visible in media and society, but there are still many challenges facing...
Gender is a complex concept that has been defined and understood differently across cultures and societies throughout history. In recent years, there have been increasing discussions around gender...