The topic of this article is how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals (LGBT) can reconcile their personal identities with their religious or cultural beliefs in order to achieve...
How can ethical reasoning guide the protection of LGBT youth from coercive or harmful societal expectations?
The question of how to protect LGBT youth from societal pressures is an important one...
Societal Stereotypes and their Impact on LGBT Adolescents' Self-Concept, Psychological Wellbeing, and Behavioral Outcomes
There has been an increasing awareness of the challenges faced by lesbian,...
Long-Term Consequences of Chronic Exposure to Heteronormativity on Self-Esteem, Cognitive-Emotional Processing, and Relational Patterns in LGBTQ Adolescents
Adolescence is a challenging time for...
What psychological dynamics emerge in same-sex couples raising children within heteronormative societies?
Same-sex couples raising children face unique challenges that are shaped by the wider...
In contemporary society, the pursuit of happiness is often framed within heteronormative ideals that center around romantic relationships between cisgender men and women, monogamy, marriage, and...
The pursuit of internal freedom is an individual's quest for autonomy, self-awareness, and control over their thoughts, emotions, desires, actions, and choices. It involves understanding oneself...
Societal Pressures and Intimacy in LGBT Relationships
A relationship is like a living organism that requires nurturing to thrive. For same-sex couples, however, there are additional layers of...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when navigating their lives in both public and private spaces due to societal pressures around gender norms and expectations. In this essay, I will discuss how...
Sexual Identity Formation
Sexual identity refers to a person's self-perception of their sexual orientation, including their emotional, romantic, physical, and sexual feelings toward others. It can...