Inclusive faith-based communities are groups that welcome people from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) individuals. Participation in...
In the modern world, rejection is an unavoidable reality that individuals must deal with on a daily basis. Whether it's facing rejection from a job interview or being rejected by society for their...
The experience of LGBTQ youth is unique because they face both internalized homophobia from society and external pressure to conform to heteronormative standards. This can lead to feelings of...
In the context of queer identity, discrimination is an experience that has been historically associated with a variety of negative outcomes such as social isolation, depression, anxiety, trauma,...
Social support is defined as the help, assistance, and encouragement given to an individual from family members, friends, or community members during times of difficulty or distress. It plays an...
How Does Relocation to an Inclusive Community Impact Social Support, Identity Exploration, and Psychological Adjustment in LGBT Individuals?
LGBT people face unique challenges when it comes to...
LGBTQ youth are an important group that has been historically marginalized and misunderstood. Many factors contribute to their mental health outcomes, including social support, mentorship, and...
LGBT individuals experience discrimination, harassment, victimization, microaggressions, prejudice, and violence because of their gender identities and sexual orientations. These negative experiences...
Psychologists have been interested in understanding how individuals regulate their emotions and evaluations of themselves in response to changing circumstances for decades. This is particularly...
Adolescence is an exciting time of life where teenagers explore their identities and experiment with different social experiences, including romance.
When an adolescent's feelings are not...