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Sexual minorities have historically been targets of homophobia, heterosexism, discrimination, and persecution particularly within traditional, conservative religious organizations. As a result, many people who identify as male and gay reject traditional forms of religion and see…

Sexual assault is relatively unique compared to other crimes in that victims are often blamed for their assaults more than victims of other crimes are blamed (Bieneck & Krahé, 2011). Though there are likely numerous contributing influences accounting for this disparity, one fact…

Researchers have taken considerable interest in the relationship between religious stress in childhood and substance use disorders in adulthood among sexual minorities because more individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, and bi/pansexual have a substance use disorder compared …

There are a limited number of research studies that recognize the importance of understanding how parental attachment impacts same-sex relationships and an individual’s level of satisfaction within their romantic relationships. Same-sex couples often endure societal and familial…