According to research conducted by the American Psychological Association, there is significant evidence that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals experience greater rates of...
The history of criminalization of same-sex relationships has had a significant impact on contemporary legal and social attitudes towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities....
Gender Research
Balancing Participant Confidentiality with Social Justice Goals
Participant confidentiality is an important ethical principle in any field of research, especially when it comes...
Outing is when someone reveals another person's private sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status without their consent. It can have negative consequences for both the individual...
Many LGBTQ communities around the world were significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its related social restrictions due to multiple factors that negatively impacted their mental health,...
Selfhood is a concept that refers to how individuals perceive themselves and their place in the world. It can be shaped by many factors such as culture, gender, race, religion, socioeconomic status,...
The way that religiously hostile environments can negatively impact the mental health of queer individuals is a significant issue that has been explored extensively in academic literature. Queer...
Asexuals are people who do not experience sexual attraction towards others. They may still form romantic relationships and have sex, but they do not find it essential to their lives. This lack of...
There are many types of therapeutic interventions available that can help individuals overcome mental health issues associated with internalized stigma.
Despite these efforts, there is still a...
As the world becomes more connected through technology, the challenges facing LGBTQ communities are also becoming increasingly complex. Mental health frameworks must adapt to provide appropriate...