Internalized homophobia and transphobia are forms of self-hatred that LGBTQ+ individuals may experience due to societal stigma and prejudice against their identity. This can lead to feelings of...
Strategies for LGBT Couples to Navigate Stigma, Separation, and Operational Uncertainty
LGBT couples face unique challenges when it comes to navigating stigma, separation, and operational...
In today's society, same-sex relationships are becoming more and more accepted and commonplace.
Despite this acceptance, there is still a significant amount of stigma associated with them. This...
Systemic stigmatization is a widespread phenomenon that affects many groups of people around the world. It refers to the negative perceptions and attitudes toward individuals or groups based on their...
Gay individuals face unique challenges when it comes to accessing health care due to the stigma associated with their sexual orientation. While most hospitals and doctors are legally obligated to...
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges when it comes to their sexual experiences and overall wellbeing. Societal stigma can greatly impact their sexual behavior, relationship satisfaction, and...
Stigmatization is a common experience for many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ), especially those living in conservative cultures where...
The moral complexity of bisexual relational honesty can be quite complicated to navigate due to the nature of bisexuality itself. Bisexuals experience attraction towards both men and women, which can...
Research has shown that prolonged concealment of one's sexual orientation can lead to a range of negative psychological and physiological effects. One such effect is increased anxiety, which can...
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...