Research has shown that LGBTQ+ people often experience greater levels of psychological distress compared to their heterosexual counterparts due to experiences of discrimination and rejection from...
Resilience is an important trait that helps individuals cope with stressful situations such as sexual embarrassment or rejection. It involves developing adaptive coping strategies to overcome these...
Vulnerability and Trust in Peer Relationships
In peer relationships, individuals may experience feelings of comfort through sharing personal experiences, insecurities, and emotions that they would...
What are some common themes that emerge from studies on LGBTQ affirming religious groups? How do these findings relate to identity development and social support for members of this community? Can...
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...