Digital queer-religious communities have become increasingly popular among individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and face hostility from their families, peers, or religious institutions. These...
Geographic isolation has become an increasingly prevalent issue for many marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals living in rural areas. Isolation can lead to a lack of access to...
Emotional resilience is the ability to cope with stressful situations effectively, maintain positive mental health, and recover from negative experiences. In the context of LGBTQ+ individuals, it can...
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the nuanced nature of human sexuality, more people are embracing their bisexual identity.
Bisexual individuals often face discrimination from...
What emotional mechanisms enable individuals to reconcile past trauma with present experiences of social support?
The ability to process and manage past traumatic events is essential for healthy...
Queerness is characterized by attraction to people who are the same gender as oneself or non-binary. It includes LGBTQ+ identities that do not fit within the heteronormative binary of...
Social support is defined as "any assistance given to an individual or group facing challenges, setbacks, or adversity" (Huang et al., 2018). Social support can come from family members, friends,...
Faith communities have been criticized for their lack of acceptance of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) due to religious teachings and societal...
Mental health is an important aspect of every individual's well-being that encompasses physical and emotional wellness, cognitive functioning, and social interactions. Social support has been...
Moral recognition can be defined as the ability to recognize and understand moral values, principles, and behaviors that are important for living a happy and fulfilling life. This recognition can...