Empathy is often referred to as the ability to understand and share another person's feelings. Empathetic people are able to put themselves in someone else's shoes, imagine what they are going...
Which personality traits predict resilience to systemic discrimination and minority stress among LGBTQ individuals?
Resilience refers to an individual's ability to overcome adversity and maintain...
LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/aromantic, plus all other non-cisgender identities. Intersectionality refers to how different identities...
How does bisexuality intersect with mental health outcomes, such as anxiety, depression, and self-esteem, in diverse social contexts?
As research has shown, people who identify as bisexual are...
Minority stress is an experience that can affect many aspects of life for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) individuals. It refers to the...
Acknowledgements
Thank you to all the participants who generously shared their experiences with me, without whom this research would not have been possible. I also thank my supervisor Dr. X for...
Bisexual erasure refers to the denial, exclusion, and misrepresentation of people who identify themselves as bisexual. It occurs when individuals are denied their identity based on their sexual...
Relationships play an essential role in our lives, and they can affect how we cope with stressful situations. Research has shown that minorities often face more significant stressors than their...
What is LGBT and Adolescent Stress?
Adolescence is a critical time for developing one's sense of self and understanding who they are as an individual. For those within the LGBT community, this...
The prevalence of minority stress among queer populations is strongly influenced by the collective climate of societal acceptance. According to research, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay,...