Coming out is a difficult process for many people who identify as LGBTQ+ because it involves disclosing one's true sexual orientation or gender identity to others. This can lead to fear, concealment,...
How do experiences of fear, concealment, and social marginalization during coming out influence identity development, psychological resilience, and ethical engagement, and how can interventions...
Internalized Guilt and Shame in LGBT Individuals
Internalized guilt and shame are feelings that can arise when an individual feels guilty about their actions or thoughts related to homosexuality,...
Schools play an important role in providing safe spaces for all students, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBT). Creating a welcoming environment for...
The experience of coming out is often associated with emotional distress due to challenges such as internal conflict, external rejection, social stigma, and identity confusion.
Little research has...
How does internalized denial of sexual orientation influence mental health, social engagement, and personal relationships, and how can interventions address this?
Internalized homophobia is a term...
LGBT individuals face discrimination in various aspects of their lives due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, including parental rejection, which has been linked to negative health...
Emotional abuse can take many forms, including verbal abuse, gaslighting, manipulation, control, psychological terrorism, and belittling.
It is often misunderstood, particularly in LGBTQ...
The term "societal perception" refers to how people perceive something within their society or culture. This perception may be influenced by social norms, values, beliefs, and experiences that shape...
How does cognitive load and chronic stress reduce sexual desire, and what interventions restore it?
Cognitive load is a term used to describe the amount of mental resources available for a task at...