LGBTQ youth face many challenges and obstacles throughout their lives that can negatively impact their mental health and wellbeing. One significant challenge is repeated social exclusion due to their...
Coming out is a difficult process that involves disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others. It can be especially stressful for adolescents who are still trying to figure out...
Inclusive Religious Communities Promote Moral Development Among LGBTQ Youth
Inclusive religious communities can positively influence the moral development of LGBTQ youth by providing a supportive...
The purpose of this article is to examine how spiritual mentorship influences resilience and coping strategies in LGBTQ+ youth. According to research studies conducted in the field, individuals who...
Religious Identity and Sexual Orientation
The intersection of one's religious identity and sexual orientation can have significant impacts on their coping strategies as an LGBTQ+ youth. When these...
Intersectional Identities Influence Coping Strategies, Mental Health, and Social Integration for LGBTQ Youth
LGBTQ youth face challenges navigating their identity due to intersecting factors such...
Adolescence is a time of rapid physical, social, cognitive, and emotional changes that are crucial for shaping one's identity. For LGBTQ+ teens who have different gender identities, sexual...
In many faith-based communities, there are specific beliefs regarding gender roles that create an atmosphere where people who identify as LGBTQ+ may feel isolated, misunderstood, and unaccepted....
LGBT youth face many challenges due to their identity, including bullying and harassment from peers, parents, and even strangers. This article explores some of the strategies that LGBT youth have...
Religious communities often exclude, marginalize, and/or include LGBT youth based on their religious beliefs. This can have significant effects on how they cope with difficult situations and form...