LGBT individuals are more likely to experience discrimination due to their sexual orientation and gender identity than heterosexual individuals, which can have significant impacts on their mental...
The concept of resilience refers to one's ability to cope with adversity and maintain wellbeing despite difficult circumstances. Stigma is defined as a negative label that can lead to discrimination,...
Queer Adolescence
There has been an increased focus on the mental health of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly during their adolescent years when they are still developing their identities and...
Bisexual adolescents face unique challenges that can have significant effects on their psychosocial development and well-being. Educational institutions can be supportive or unsupportive, which has...
The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of family and community rejection on the mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth and explore how...
The impact of social support on emotional resilience has been extensively studied in recent years, with researchers finding that those who have strong social connections tend to be more resilient to...
In what ways does participation in affirming religious networks foster coping, resilience, and social support?
Religion is often seen as a source of comfort, security, and strength for many people...
Individuals can benefit from participating in groups that share common characteristics or experiences, such as religion, nationality, race, ethnicity, or hobby. This is because being part of a group...
Relational fluidity is defined as "the ability to change one's romantic or sexual partner without experiencing significant emotional distress." This definition comes from a study conducted by...
The main psychological process involved in allowing online faith groups to replace or supplement traditional religious communities for queer individuals is social support. Social support can be...