This article will explore how concealing one's sexual orientation can affect the way others perceive them in terms of trustworthiness, loyalty, and professional competence. The decision to conceal...
1 Concealing one's sexual orientation is often considered to be harmful, but it can also have benefits for some people. Those who are open about their sexuality may feel pressured to conform to...
Challenges for LGBT Service Members Hiding Their Identity
LGBT service members face unique challenges in establishing trust while hiding aspects of their identity. Some of these challenges...
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. In many militaries around the world, including the United States Armed Forces, there are rules and regulations that prohibit or limit the...
LGBT personnel are individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. In recent years, there has been an increasing awareness of their rights, which includes the right to...
LGBT service members experience unique challenges when it comes to navigating microaggressions in highly structured military settings. Microaggressions are subtle forms of discrimination that can be...
Understanding the term "LGBT"
The abbreviation "LGBT" stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. It is often used to describe non-heterosexual people who are not cisgender, meaning that they...
What are the strategies that help members of the LGBT community maintain trust, intimacy, and cohesion when they must conceal their identities for safety reasons?
Strategies for Maintaining Trust,...
What Are the Long-Term Mental Health Impacts of Concealing One's Sexual Orientation in a Combat Environment?
We will explore the potential long-term effects that may result from hiding one's...
The anticipation of social judgement can have a significant impact on day-to-day interactions between LGBT military members in a variety of contexts. This is especially true in situations where they...