Existing literature suggests that both sexual and racial minorities are at a heightened risk of
developing symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, there is minimal research …

This research analyzed how sexual minority individuals discussed identity when critiquing
two sexual orientation scales. To better understand the diversity of sexual minority …

Since his inauguration, Donald J. Trump and his presidential administration have failed to
show support or publicly acknowledge the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and …

The present research explores the range and complexity of sexual minority self-
identification. Using a feminist intersectional approach, patterns of self-identification are …

Gender and sexual minorities are subjected to minority stress in the form of discrimination
and violence that leads to vigilance; identity concealment and discomfort; and internalized …

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

ABSTRACT The Minority Stress Model posits that experiences of proximal and distal stress
increase gender and sexual minority risk for poor mental and physical health outcomes …

Heteronormativity teaches that the only normal way to engage in sexual and romantic
relationships is to be heterosexual, often erasing other possibilities. Externally prescribed …

Research into correlates and predictors of emotion regulation has focused almost
exclusively on individual differences and the immediate situation. Here, we consider …

Historically, feelings of community connection have been linked to decreases in negative
mental health outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) …