The purpose of this article is to explore how online spiritual communities and digital networks have influenced the development of queer identity, social support, and religious engagement among LGBTQ...
The relationship between perceived social support and resilience has been widely studied in various contexts, including among people from marginalized backgrounds.
There have been limited studies...
LGBT Adolescent Identity Development and Religious Belonging:
The Impact of Inclusive Communities
There has been increased attention paid to how identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or...
Emotional intimacy in queer partnerships is an important aspect that affects how individuals identify themselves and their perception of support from others. This paper will explore how emotional...
The psychological processes that underpin post-traumatic growth, resilience, and emotional regulation in LGBTQ people who have experienced social rejection are many and varied, but they all share a...
Resilience is an important quality for individuals to possess, regardless of their sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
For those who identify as both LGBTQ+ and religious, it can be...
The process of transformation from negative emotions to positive ones can be difficult but possible for LGBT individuals. Shame, rejection, and marginalization are common experiences that these...
Lived Realities of Queer Youth in Conservative Family Systems
Queer youth refers to individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning. They face...
The prevalence of mental health issues among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) adolescents is significantly higher than that of their heterosexual peers. Social...
Peer networks are communities formed around shared interests, common backgrounds, and identities. These networks exist both physically and digitally, allowing people to communicate with each other...