In today's world, LGBTQIA+ individuals have made significant progress in their fight for equality and acceptance, but there are still many societal barriers that prevent them from living openly. One...
Chronic exposure to social stigma can have profound effects on the brain and body, leading to increased risk for mental health problems like depression and anxiety. Social stigmas are defined as...
Prolonged identity suppression refers to the process of intentionally concealing one's gender identity from others for an extended period of time. This can be done through various means such as...
Emotional regulation is an important aspect of human development that involves managing one's feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in response to various situations. Sexual identity refers to how...
Prolonged Exposure to Discrimination and its Effect on Physiological Responses to Stress and Emotion
Discrimination is a prevalent issue that affects many people worldwide. People who experience...
How does concealing sexual orientation or gender identity impact physiological stress responses, cognitive load, and coping capacity?
Sexual orientation is a person's romantic, emotional, or...
There has been an increasing interest in understanding the effects of social stigma on health outcomes among members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) communities. One area...
The phenomenon of identity-related trauma is a relatively new concept that has recently emerged within psychology, and it refers to the experience of a profound sense of threat to one's self-concept...
Sexual orientation refers to an individual's romantic, sexual, or affectional attraction towards individuals of a particular gender or genders. It is a fundamental component of human identity that...
Sexual orientation has been studied extensively for its impact on physical and mental health outcomes, but less is known about how it affects emotional and physiological responses to relational and...