There are many reasons why people experience divinity and spiritual connection, but one of them is through the physical act of love and sexuality. In heterosexual relationships, this is often seen as...
Psychological Processes for Transforming Religious Condemnation into Resilience
LGBT individuals often face discrimination, prejudice, violence, and rejection from their families, communities,...
Internalized stigma is a psychological phenomenon where individuals feel negative feelings about themselves because they believe others have negative attitudes towards them due to their personal...
Most people have some form of internalized bias against themselves. This can affect their professional life if they believe they are not good enough to achieve success due to this internalized...
The question of how individuals can overcome the emotional scars caused by social exclusion and internalized stigma is one that has intrigued philosophers for centuries. In recent years, however, a...
How do bisexual youth explore their sexual identities?
In contemporary society, young people often face a great deal of pressure to conform to societal norms regarding sexual orientation and...
The phenomenon of internalized stigma refers to the negative perception an individual has about themselves due to societal attitudes towards certain traits they possess or characteristics that they...
When I was 19 years old, I became aware that I had an attraction to men. At the time, it felt like the worst possible thing someone could be. I grew up in a religious household where homosexuality...
Peer Networks are an important factor to consider when it comes to the psychological effects of religiously motivated stigma. According to research, individuals who experience such discrimination...
There has been an increasing awareness and acceptance of bisexual identity among LGBTQ+ communities around the world.
Bisexual people continue to face challenges when it comes to finding community...