This meta-analysis synthesizes experimental studies on the immediate effects of
discrimination on mental health, exploring the effects of different paradigms and …

Research on the relational effects of stigma must move beyond the intergroup context and,
most importantly, focus upon the ways in which stigma itself shapes social relationships. In …

Hypervigilance is often theoretically invoked as a psychological mechanism linking stigma to
internalizing psychopathology among sexual minorities. Empirically, however …

People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and other people who
are sexual and gender minorities (denoted by the umbrella term LGBTQ+) experience more …

The stigma concept has been tremendously successful one. Before Goffman's influential
book only a handful of papers used the term in the abstract or title of a paper—in 2020 there …

Recent reviews of efforts to reduce prejudice and increase diversity, equity, and inclusion
(DEI) in the workplace have converged on the conclusion that prejudice is resistant to …

Identity concealment thwarts psychological needs of authenticity and belonging, both of
which are important for mental health and relationship building. Through the lens of minority …

Loneliness is most often understood as resulting from individual deficits that shape poor
social engagement and unsatisfying interactions. As a consequence, interventions to …

As social media becomes an increasingly integral part of the present-day social landscape,
its influence on individuals with developing or shifting identities, particularly those with high …

Stigma is a fundamental cause of health disparities, and its structural forms are garnering
increased attention in public health research. However, there are limitations in how the …