LGBTQ youth face unique challenges when it comes to balancing their identities, family expectations, and societal pressures. In many countries around the world, including those that have made great...
The process of figuring out one's gender and sexual orientation is a crucial milestone in every individual's life. For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other non-heterosexual (LGBTQ+)...
Intergenerational Trust in Queer Families
Queer families are those that do not conform to traditional gender roles or expectations for family structures. They may include same-sex parents,...
Social rejection has become a major issue among the LGBTQ+ community, particularly among young people. Social rejection can have serious consequences on mental health, including depression, anxiety,...
How do LGBT youth balance community participation with personal authenticity within religious contexts?
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBT) youth have increasingly...
LGBTQ Youth: Conflicts Between Personal Sexual Ethics and Religious Moral Teachings
Sexual identity is an integral part of adolescent development, but it can be challenging for young people who...
LGBTQ+ youth are facing unique challenges when it comes to navigating friendships, mentorship, and romantic relationships within exclusionary faith-based contexts. This is due to the fact that many...
How does the anticipation of societal judgment affect risk-taking and life decision-making in LGBTQ youth?
There has been an increase in awareness of the challenges faced by LGBTQ youth,...
The development of social coping strategies is essential for LGBTQ adolescents who face bullying and rejection in religiously influenced educational settings. These strategies can help them navigate...
Research suggests that children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning may experience stressors such as bullying, discrimination, and social isolation due to their...