The topic of this article is the impact of internalized religious guilt on LGBT individuals' mental health, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships. Religious belief systems play an important...
I will discuss how cognitive strategies can help queer individuals overcome their internalized guilt while maintaining their authentic selfhood. Internalized guilt is a common experience for LGBTQ+...
Moral regimes are societal structures that shape individuals' behavior through imposing ethical codes. Sexual shame is an example of how these regimes work to create and reinforce social norms around...
Researchers have investigated how religion affects the psychological well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Internalized religious guilt is one such factor that can negatively impact their mental...
Internalized guilt is a feeling that an individual carries from society's judgement towards their actions, thoughts, or identities.
A person may feel guilty about being attracted to someone of the...
In today's world, religion is often seen as an outdated institution that promotes discrimination against minorities such as LGBTQ+ individuals.
Many queer people still hold onto their faith...
Bisexual individuals often face unique challenges in navigating their sexual orientation within restrictive or conservative religious contexts. Many religions view homosexuality and bisexuality as...
There has been an increased awareness of how internalized religious guilt can impact the mental health, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships of LGBT individuals. This is especially true...
Queer Individuals' Psychological Development and Apocalypse Belief Systems
Many queer people have grown up within religious communities that believe in apocalypse or armageddon. This belief system...
In contemporary society, religion is often seen as being against homosexuality and gender nonconformity.
Many LGBTQ+ individuals have faith in one or more religions, and some find solace and...