Dual identities can create a sense of conflict and tension for individuals who live in conservative religious settings. These individuals may feel pressure to suppress their true selves in order to...
As teenagers navigate their way through puberty, they are often confronted with new challenges that can be quite overwhelming. One such challenge is coming to terms with one's own sexual orientation....
For many years, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex (LGBTQ) adolescents have been struggling with their sexual identities and relationships. They face numerous...
During times of loss, grieving individuals may experience different types of emotions and behaviors that are unique to their identity. Grieving processes differ based on many factors, including race,...
The term "half-gay" or "half-straight" is used to describe individuals who do not identify exclusively as heterosexual or homosexual but experience some level of attraction towards both genders. This...
There has been growing recognition among psychologists that media exposure can have significant impacts on individuals' attitudes and behaviors. One area where this is particularly true is in regards...
There has been an increased awareness and acceptance of individuals who identify as LGBTQ in society, particularly in Western countries.
For those who also identify as spiritual or religious, this...
"Queer believers often experience fear of divine judgment due to their nontraditional identities and behaviors that challenge religious norms."
The idea of God's judgment is deeply embedded in...
LGBTQ individuals are those who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, or asexual. They often face challenges in revealing their true selves to...
Sexuality is an important theme that appears throughout many religious traditions, and its interpretation has been the subject of much debate among scholars and believers alike. In recent years, a...