Prejudice, social stress, and mental health in lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations: Conceptual issues and research evidence

President’s welcome.

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Implication for Services With Gay Men and Lesbians Who Have Served

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The Development of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Affiliate Stigma Measure

Robinson, M. A. (2014) · doi:10.7916/d8445jnp · Cited by 1

Antecedents and outcomes of sexual orientation disclosure in the workplace among lesbians

Fisher, L. D. (2012) · doi:10.7916/d8qz2j11 · Cited by 1

Orientación sexual en una muestra de universitarios de Quito, Ecuador

Morales, E. B. P., & Polanski, T. (2016) · LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas) · Cited by 1

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van de Bongardt, D., & Bos, H. (2012) · UvA-DARE (University of Amsterdam) · Cited by 1

Factors Associated with Label Preference and Mental Health Quality of Life among College-Aged African American Sexual Minority Men

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Resilience Development Among LGBT Health Practitioners

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Sexual and gender minority populations and suicidal behaviours

Keeley, H., Súilleabháin, F. Ó., & Leane, M. (2021) · doi:10.1093/med/9780198834441.003.0042 · Cited by 1

De rol van welbevinden bij de impact van seksuele identificatie op falen in het secundair onderwijs in Vlaanderen

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Heterosexist discrimination and relational sacrifice of same‐sex couples

Li, X., Zhao, Z., Curran, M. A., Mills-Koonce, R., & Cao, H. (2023) · Personal Relationships · doi:10.1111/pere.12495 · Cited by 1

‘Readiness as opposed to eligibility’- preliminary consensus amongst professionals regarding gender identity assessments employing the DELPHI methodology

Henrich, S. (2023) · Safer Communities · doi:10.1108/sc-03-2023-0006 · Cited by 1

Negative Associations between Minority Stressors and Self-Reported Health Status among Sexual Minority Adults Living in Colombia

Roldán, P., Matijczak, A., & Goffnett, J. (2024) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare12040429 · Cited by 2

Revisiting Resilience and Thriving in the LGBTGEQIA + Community: Conceptual Issues and New Directions

Crawford, D. (2024) · Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling · doi:10.1080/26924951.2023.2293286 · Cited by 1

Masculinity and femininity in relation to body satisfaction in sexual minority women: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Arreguin, D. H., Murley, W. D., & Oberle, C. D. (2024) · Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health · doi:10.1080/19359705.2024.2339856 · Cited by 1

“Halfway Into the Pool”: LGBTQ+ Educators’ Liminality Within Silenced Academia

Parsons, A., & Shaw, L. F. (2024) · The Educational Forum · doi:10.1080/00131725.2024.2380335 · Cited by 1

I Belong: Gender and Sexuality Minoritized Students’ Positive Perceptions of Campus Climate Protect Against PTSD Following Sexual Assault

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Toward minority resilience – an integrated qualitative analysis with trans and gender non-conforming interviewees in Sri Lanka

Silva, R. D., Henrich, S., de Silva, B. G. R., Maycock, M. W., Edirisooriya, C., Nagahawatta, K., & Medawatta, W. (2025) · Mental Health and Social Inclusion · doi:10.1108/mhsi-01-2025-0036 · Cited by 1

Self-transitioning or other-transitioning? The positive effects of LGBTQ + college students’ positive coping and perceived academic support

Ma, C., & Li, J. (2025) · BMC Medical Education · doi:10.1186/s12909-025-07204-9 · Cited by 1

The Prosecution of Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence Cases

Burke, C., & Richardson, R. L. (2025) · Journal of Interpersonal Violence · doi:10.1177/08862605251351670 · Cited by 1

Assessing Self-Efficacy of Cultural Competence with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients: A Comparison of Training Methods with Graduate Social Work Students

Johnson, S. D. (2013) · UKnowledge (University of Kentucky) · Cited by 1

HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND EXPERIENCES OF DISCRIMINATION FOR LESBIAN, GAY, AND BISEXUAL PEOPLE

Christopher, P. J. (2012) · UNM’s Digital Repository (University of New Mexico) · Cited by 1

Apresentação do número temático

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To Share or Not to Share: The Impact of Disclosing Sexuality on Instructor Communication Apprehension, Instructional Effectiveness, and Student Relationships

Rudnick, J. J. (2012) · Cornerstone (Minnesota State University, Mankato) · Cited by 1

Experiences of biphobia, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress symptoms among Ontarian bisexuals: A cross-sectional view of potential moderators

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Social Status Differences In Hostile Attribution Biases and Reactive Aggression

Davis, J. R. (2012) · Digital Commons-DePaul (DePaul University) · Cited by 1

Homeless Sexual Minority Youth: An Overview For The Nurse Practitioner

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Queers in the Hands of a Loving God: God Image, Strength of Faith, and Campus Climate in Predicting Self-Stigma

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Implementation and Evaluation of a Psycho-Educational Training on Sexual and Gender Minority Needs for Military Sexual Assault Victim Advocates

Cramer, R. J., Wilsey, C. N., Hinkle, I., Kukla, A., & Macchia, J. (2018) · Military Behavioral Health · doi:10.1080/21635781.2018.1515133 · Cited by 1

OVERCOMING INTERNALISED PHOBIA AMONG BUDDHIST SEXUAL MINORITIES THROUGH MINDFULNESS

Cheng, F. K. (2018) · Contemporary Buddhism · doi:10.1080/14639947.2018.1572326 · Cited by 1

A sexual minority model of flourishing: Examining the interactions among negative emotions, positive emotions, and sexual orientation identity status

Klibert, J., Choudhury, S., & Yancey, C. T. (2021) · Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health · doi:10.1080/19359705.2021.1883495 · Cited by 3

Ageing Related Mental Health Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community

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The Effects of Imagined Intergroup Contact on Attitudes Towards Male Bisexuals

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The associations among adult attachment, relationship functioning, and sexual functioning

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Saude mental, qualidade de vida, religiosidade e identidade psicossocial nas homosexualidades

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The Long-Term Effects of Homophobia-Related Trauma for LGB Men and Women

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Through the rainbow looking glass: Exploration of the impact of gay community and media exposure on body image, depression and controlling physical appearance in gay men

Adams, M. L. (2013) · UTAS Research Repository · doi:10.25959/23237579 · Cited by 1

Longitudinal predictors and effects of parental rejection of sexual minority youth

Page, M. J. L. (2014) · Cited by 1

"WE ALREADY BEEN PURGED": VIOLENCE AGAINST BLACK TRANSGENDER WOMEN IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Riley, N. C. (2015) · D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh) · Cited by 1

Male same-sex intimate partner violence: Syndemic theory minority stress theory & the community of protective measures

Pimentel, M. L. (2015) · MOspace Institutional Repository (University of Missouri) · Cited by 1

Internalized Heteronegativity & Resilience in Relation to the Health of Sexual Minorities of Color

Rodriguez, I. V. (2016) · Digital Commons - URI (University of Rhode Island) · doi:10.23860/thesis-rodriguez-isabel-2016 · Cited by 1

The role of cyberbullying victimization in sexual minority adolescents' reported levels of depression and anxiety

Byrd, J. L. (2015) · Scholarship & Creative Works - Digital UNC a service of University Libraries (University of Northern Colorado) · Cited by 1

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Psychologies

Peel, E., & Riggs, D. W. (2016) · The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Gender and Sexuality Studies · doi:10.1002/9781118663219.wbegss137 · Cited by 1

Transgender Patients' Experiences of Discrimination at Mental Health Clinics

Stocking, C. (2000) · doi:10.15760/etd.2994 · Cited by 1

Anger, Forgiveness and Mindfulness: Correlates of Perceived Stress in an LGB Sample

Schumacher, M. R. (2015) · doi:10.12794/metadc822763 · Cited by 1

LGBTQQ students and safe schools: A call for innovation and progress

Singh, A. A., Moss, L., Mingo, T. M., & Eaker, R. (2016) · PsycEXTRA Dataset · doi:10.1037/e500132016-001 · Cited by 1

W. Feigelman, J. R. Jordan, J. L. McIntosh and B. Feigelman: Devastating Losses—How Parents Cope with the Death of a Child to Suicide or Drugs

Byers, D. S. (2013) · Clinical Social Work Journal · doi:10.1007/s10615-012-0431-0 · Cited by 1

To feel safe inside and out: The effect of self-compassion and social safeness underlie the relationship between parental invalidation and borderline features in sexual minority adults.

Cano, S., Carreiras, D., Carvalho, S. A., & Cunha, M. (2024) · Psychology & Sexuality · doi:10.1080/19419899.2023.2219679

The Impact of Social and Family Support on the Psychological Well-being of Atheists

Potter, J. R. (2015) · UST Research Online (University of St. Thomas - Minnesota)

Graduate Students' Approaches to Ethical Dilemmas in Multicultural Counselling

Premji, F. (2015) · Libraries and Cultural Resources (University of Calgary) · doi:10.11575/prism/26317

Weight-control effort and responsibility for weight in obesity stereotyping

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Stereotypes and patient-provider communication: Testing the effects of depression, socioeconomic status, and race

Kerr, A. N. (2013) · Loyola eCommons (Loyola University of Chicago)

Theoretical and empirical contributions for a scientific understanding of attitudes toward same-sex families in Portugal

Costa, P. A. (2013)

Que(e)ring Home Care: Older Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Experiences of Accessing and Receiving Care Services

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Prejudice by Any Other Name: Conditional Support of Gay Males by Heterosexuals

Stafford, T. W. D. (2015)

Neighborhood Compositional Characteristics on HIV, Sexual Risk Behaviors, and Prevention Activities among Black and White Young Men Who have Sex with Men

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Lost in the Margins? Intersections Between Disability and Other Non-Dominant Statuses with Regard to Peer Victimization and Psychosocial Distress Among Oregon Teens

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Out of the closet, onto the battlefield: Life for gay servicemen before and after the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

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“I Do”: A Qualitative Study of Gay Men in Same-Sex Marriages

Morales, E. E. (2012) · Libraries and Cultural Resources (University of Calgary) · doi:10.11575/prism/26439

Lesbian and Gay Parenting: A Parental Needs Assessment and a Mixed-Methods Analysis of Discrimination Parenting and Coping Strategies

Kellison, J. G. (2014)

Fact and Fiction: Historical Murder Material Refocused in a Play Script.

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The Effects of Buddhist Psychological Practices on the Mental Health and Social Attitudes of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People

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Anti-GayPrejudiceandAll-CauseMortalityAmong HeterosexualsintheUnitedStates

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A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Western Carolina University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Specialist in School Psychology

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Culture, Health & Sexuality: An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care

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GenderAbuse,DepressiveSymptoms,andHIVandOther SexuallyTransmittedInfectionsAmongMale-to-Female TransgenderPersons:AThree-YearProspectiveStudy

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Same-SexLegalMarriageandPsychologicalWell-Being: FindingsFromtheCaliforniaHealthInterviewSurvey

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MEASURING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN THE DISABILITIES FIELD: PERCEPTIONS OF VALUES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE-BASED AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP

Bailey, C. E. (2012) · Library, Museums and Press - UDSpace (University of Delaware)

Adolescência, comportamento sexual e fatores de risco à saúde Adolescence, sexual behavior and risk factors to health

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A Daily Diary Investigation of Discrimination and Binge Eating Among Lesbian Women

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Being Left Behind, Not Staying Behind: A Look at College-Aged African American Males

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To Whom It May Concern: Support-Seeking within Letters of Stigmatized College Students in the Southeast U.S.

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