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...
The current research focuses on how individuals cope with adversities using their own unique ways of thinking and beliefs. These ways of understanding themselves and the world can be called ‘moral...
Psychological Strategies for Integrating Conflicting Identity Aspects
Identity is an essential part of human existence. It refers to how individuals see themselves in relation to their...
Religion has been an integral part of human society for centuries. It is a belief system that provides moral guidance, promotes communal harmony, and offers solace in times of distress. Religious...
Chronic concealment of one's sexual or gender identity can have significant and lasting effects on an individual's mental health. This phenomenon is often referred to as "closetedness," where...
Cognitive dissonance is the mental state where conflicting beliefs or values cause uncomfortable feelings, such as confusion, guilt, shame, distress, or frustration. Anxiety is an emotional response...
Queer Interpretations of Mystical Texts and Existential Uncertainty
Queer interpretations of mystical texts provide a unique perspective on how individuals can cope with existential uncertainty...
Internal conflicts related to one's sexual identity can have profound effects on an individual's mental well-being, especially within the context of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer...
The concept of salvation has traditionally been understood to involve a personal journey towards redemption from sinfulness and the restoration of a relationship with God.
There has been growing...
LGBTQ individuals are people who do not identify with traditional gender roles and/or sexual orientations. This can lead to feelings of alienation, discomfort, and isolation within their social...