This study tested the mechanisms by which social stigma contributes to psychological
distress in lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. A large community sample (N= 4248, M …

Background: People who identify themselves as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer, and others (LGBTQ+) go through a process of self-exploration and self-identification …

Although there is a large body of knowledge on the coming-out experience, only few studies
examine the coming-out experience of Latino gay men in the United States and whether …

Research on bullying and homophobic bullying has mainly focused on school contexts, with
little research in sports-related contexts. This study used a sample of 88 gay males and 120 …

Rationale Individuals who attempt suicide are often subject to stigma and may feel ashamed
to talk openly about their experiences with suicide. However, failure to disclose could …

Parental acceptance is critical to the well-being of sexual minority youth, yet little research
has been conducted with fathers, or with Latinx parents of sexual minorities. Understanding …

We explored the differences among 327 lesbian, gay, and/or bisexual (LGB) individuals on
the dimensions of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Positive Identity Measure (LGB-PIM), a …

Incorporating the perspectives of positive psychology, intersectionality, and life course into
minority stress theory, this study aimed to examine the relationships between social support …

Importance Extensive evidence documents health disparities for lesbian, gay, and bisexual
(LGB) women, including worse physical, mental, and behavioral health than heterosexual …

For LGBTQ+ individuals, coming out can be an experience of marked adversity. Indeed,
research has shown that the experience can trigger psychological ill-health (eg depression …