Humans naturally have an orientation toward forging social connections, and they suffer
both physically and psychologically when denied those connections. Individuals can be …

In modern times, social relationships afford various psychological benefits such as social
identity, self-esteem, a sense of meaning, and valuable social support in times of stress. This …

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people face frequent discrimination, maltreatment, and
violence for transgressing gender roles upheld in heteronormative societies. Ostracism (ie …

Background: While research pertaining to nonbinary microaggressions has become
increasingly comprehensive in recent years, a measure specifically assessing this construct …

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people report high levels of violence,
discrimination, and stigma, and this has repeatedly been linked to mental health problems …

Miscarriage often is a traumatic experience with serious mental health implications. Friends
and family members are often uncomfortable with and avoid discussing the topic with …

Purpose The current study aimed to (1) explore the prevalence and processes associated
with microaggression, along with (2) the consequences of such instances on the queer …

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 …

One social mechanism by which marginalization is enacted is via ostracism. Recent
research has demonstrated ostracism's impact on physical health, but little is known about …

Transgender women experience a multitude of poor mental health burdens compared to
their cisgender counterparts, including significantly increased risk for suicidal ideation and …