Non-binary individuals are those who identify themselves outside of the traditional male-female gender binary. They may use pronouns such as they/them, ze/zir, xe/xem, or another set of personal...
Ritualized Acts of Remembrance, Gratitude, and Celebration Facilitate Identity Integration and Resilience
What are Rituals?
A ritual is an act that follows a set pattern of behavior and usually...
The way society perceives same-sex relationships influences the mental health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) individuals, making them more vulnerable to...
The world is full of diverse individuals who are constantly working to create their own identities and establish their place in society. For many LGBTQ+ people, this process can be particularly...
There are several psychological mechanisms that can help LGBT adolescents to maintain their optimism in an environment of chronic rejection. One such mechanism is resilience, which refers to the...
Lesbian communities have a rich history of resisting marginalization and invisibility by cultivating resilient networks, cultural productions, and political advocacy. This has been achieved through...
LGBT populations face unique challenges when it comes to their identity and how they interact with society. These challenges can have a significant impact on an individual's resilience,...
Participation in interfaith dialogue can promote resilience, identity integration, and social connectedness for individuals. Resilience refers to an individual's ability to cope with challenges and...
The concept of LGBT integration is an important one for understanding how people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise non-heteronormative experience life. While research...
Pride is an emotional state that people experience when they take pleasure in their achievements, qualities, beliefs, or affiliations. It can be described as a feeling of satisfaction and...