LGBT
Social stigma refers to negative societal attitudes toward a group of people based on their perceived differences from the majority culture. In the context of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and...
Transgender Individuals and Relationship Intimacy
Living in stealth means hiding one's transgender identity from others. This can be difficult for transgender people to do due to their desire to...
The prolonged exclusion from traditional religious communities can have serious psychological effects on individuals, particularly those who deeply value their faith. One of the most significant...
Interfaith conflicts are common occurrences in many households across the world, and they often manifest themselves differently from one family to another. While some families may experience...
Psychological and social challenges for LGBTQ migrants
There has been an increase in the number of people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) who have...
The experience of societal invisibility is characterized by being unseen, ignored, dismissed, forgotten, or erased from society's collective consciousness. In many cases, individuals who experience...
Bisexual people face significant challenges regarding their identity due to societal biases against non-monosexual individuals. In particular, invalidation and disbelief of bisexual identity can...
How Romantic Partnerships Contribute to Identity Reconstruction After Experiences of Minority Stress
In today's society, many individuals experience minority stress as a result of their sexual...
Queer identity formation is often influenced by existential anxiety related to social stigma, discrimination, and rejection. This can lead individuals to question their sense of belonging and search...
What are the emotional consequences of managing dual identities across social, familial, and professional contexts? This is an important question that has received increasing attention in recent...