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...
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,...