The centrality of close relationships to optimal human functioning has motivated some
theorists to suggest that positive relationships form the “fourth pillar” of the positive …

The authors examined the associations between internalized homophobia, outness,
community connectedness, depressive symptoms, and relationship quality among a diverse …

People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT) experience
disparate levels of psychological distress due to marginalization, yet there are also …

This study investigated associations between coming out to parents, experiences of parental
support, and self-reported health behaviors and conditions among a population-based …

Coming out has been described as an essential component in the lesbian, gay, and
bisexual identity development process and in the mental health of sexual minority people …

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals in romantic relationships experience stigma,
prejudice, and discrimination stemming from widespread social devaluation of same-sex …

Coming out has long been depicted as a process that is conducive to personal growth.
However, LGBTQ psychology has yet to conduct systematic, theoretically informed research …

Lesbian and gay investigators who study lesbians and gay men may bring special
knowledge and understanding to their research, which can facilitate data collection and …

Coming out is a significant and sometimes difficult process in the lives of sexual minorities,
but disclosure can also affect wellbeing in positive ways, including reduced distress and …

This cross-sectional study utilized data gathered from 350 lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB)
youth, and examined the relationship between significant life experiences and posttraumatic …