The article will explore how internalized religious shame can impact an individual's coping mechanisms, resilience, and social engagement. Internalized religious shame is defined as the belief that...
There has been increasing interest in understanding the psychological impact of religion on sexual orientation and gender identity within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning...
LGBT individuals often experience internalized guilt and shame related to their gender identity or sexual orientation, which can negatively impact their personal and professional lives. This essay...
Internalized shame is the feeling of being unworthy and undeserving due to one's own thoughts, actions, or characteristics, often resulting from past experiences of abuse, neglect, or rejection. This...
The relationship between internalized shame and societal oppression is often overlooked when it comes to understanding how these factors affect queer self-concept and identity.
Research has shown...
Parental Rejection and Internalized Shame
Parental rejection can have profound psychological effects that may lead to long-term mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and low...
Can therapy effectively address internalized shame resulting from parental rejection, and what approaches are most effective?
The topic of this article is whether therapy can be an effective tool...
How does internalized shame interact with societal, familial, and religious pressures to affect the psychological well-being and relational dynamics of LGBT individuals?
When we talk about the...
The experience of discovering one's own same-sex attraction during adolescence can be a significant emotional transformation for an individual. It is often accompanied by a range of feelings that may...
Internalized Shame and its Effects on LGBT Individuals
Shame is a common experience among members of marginalized communities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals....