The topic of religious institutions has been surrounded by controversy and debate regarding its role in society, particularly concerning its impact on LGBT individuals. Studies have shown that many...
As a psychologist, I have spent years studying how individuals integrate their sexual and gender identities into their social, cultural, and spiritual frameworks. One group that has particularly...
Narrative identity is an essential aspect of how people understand their world and themselves. It involves the stories they tell about who they are, what they believe, and how they make decisions....
The cultural phenomenon of sexual initiation rituals has been studied extensively in anthropology, sociology, and psychology for centuries, but one aspect that has received less attention is how...
How does the cognitive dissonance between religious precepts and lived queer experience influence moral decision-making and emotional regulation?
Most people are familiar with the concept of...
Participation in inclusive religious communities can provide LGBTQ individuals with opportunities to explore their spiritual beliefs and practices while simultaneously connecting with others who...
A lot has been written about how rituals can be used to express cultural identity, spiritual beliefs, and values.
There is still relatively little research into how they can function as a vehicle...
Kinship structure refers to the social system that regulates marriage and family relations in traditional societies, including who may marry whom, how many wives or husbands one can have, inheritance...
Sexual identity is an integral part of one's personality that refers to how individuals define themselves based on their sexual attractions, behaviors, and orientation. It is the core of human...
The effects of intergenerational religious trauma are profound, especially when it comes to the development of an individual's identity and spiritual beliefs. Many individuals who identify as part of...