The effects of religiously motivated anti-LGBTQ prohibitions on mental health have been widely studied for adult populations.
Little research has focused on how such beliefs impact identity...
The topic of this article is "What are the psychological effects of prolonged engagement in religious practices that frame LGBTQ+ identities as morally deviant?" This article will provide an overview...
Purity has always been an important value in many societies and cultures throughout history. In modern times, however, it has taken on new significance due to its deployment as a tool for enforcing...
Sexual shame is a powerful tool used to reinforce political discipline within societies and groups. It serves as a means of controlling and regulating individual behavior, often through the...
Mental and Physical Health Inequalities in LGBTQ+ Populations
LGBTQ+ individuals face numerous structural inequalities that negatively impact their mental and physical health outcomes. These...
Sexual identity is an important aspect of who someone is, but it is just one component of their overall personality. Socioeconomic status, or SES, refers to a person's social position in society...
The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends that mental health professionals should treat all people without prejudice and discrimination. This includes lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
What are the long-term mental health effects of chronic rejection from faith-based communities for queer individuals? This is a question that has been studied extensively by psychologists and...
LGBTQ individuals experience discrimination based on their gender identity and sexual orientation, which can have an impact on their mental health. According to research, people who identify as...
Spiritual Isolation of LGBTQ Individuals in Religious Homes
The belief systems of certain religions, such as Christianity and Islam, prohibit homosexuality and same-sex marriages. These rigid...