Online queer communities are groups of people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, or any other gender and/or sexual minorities that...
Can Virtual Communities Replace Physical Safe Spaces for Queer Individuals?
Many people belong to marginalized groups who find it difficult to form supportive friendships in their daily lives due...
How can asynchronous digital communities become real sites of support for LGBT individuals—how do connection, belonging, trust and safety manifest virtually and what is next?
The internet has...
Digital avatars have become increasingly popular in online spaces, allowing users to create customizable representations of themselves that can interact with others in virtual environments. For queer...
A growing body of research suggests that virtual support systems can play an important role in promoting the mental health and overall wellbeing of members of the LGBT community. These systems offer...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread effects on society at large, but its impact on marginalized communities like the LGBTQ+ population has been particularly severe. Social isolation, stress, and...
LGBT individuals often experience social isolation and lack of support, which can lead to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. To counteract this, virtual support...