A study published in 2019 found that LGBT spiritual leaders often face discrimination and marginalization due to their gender identity or sexual orientation within religious communities.
This does...
Can chosen families challenge traditional ethical hierarchies of care? Chosen families are groups of individuals who choose to form familial bonds outside of blood relations. These communities can...
LGBT adolescents raised in strict faith-based families often face challenges related to their sexual orientation and gender identity that can lead to high rates of depression, anxiety, and even...
Sexuality in adolescence is an essential aspect of human growth that shapes one's self-identity. It can be challenging for everyone, but it is even more difficult for those who identify as Lesbian,...
Internalized homophobia and transphobia are negative attitudes and beliefs that members of the LGBT community may have about themselves or their identity as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender....
Adolescence is a crucial stage in life where one's socialization process begins to take place. It is during this time that an individual begins to explore their identity, develop friendships, and...
Fear of familial rejection has been shown to have profound effects on the mental health, social behavior, and identity formation of LGBTQ+ individuals. According to research, this fear is often...
LGBTQ Adolescent Coping Strategies
Developing Coping Strategies
In culturally conservative environments, LGBTQ adolescents often face unique challenges that can make it difficult to cope with...
Cultural expectations can have a profound impact on how people express their emotions, particularly for members of marginalized communities like lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT)...
Interventions for Internalized Homophobia
Internalized homophobia is defined as negative beliefs, attitudes, and feelings towards oneself that are based on societal heteronormativity and...