Exploring the Impact of Religious Upbringings on Sexual and Gender Minority Youth

Author

Jack K. Connors, Loyola University MarylandFollow
Carolyn McNamara Barry, Loyola University MarylandFollow

Volume

29

Number

1

Department

Dept. of Psychology

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Date

2023

Abstract

Sexual and Gender Minority Youth (SGMY) growing up in religious households that are not affirming of their sexual identity experience unique stressors pertaining to the strained relationship between organized religion and the LGBTQ+ community. This review aims to define the impacts from those upbringings, examine protective factors, and provide a basis for solutions to a nationwide crisis. Limitations, suggestions for future research, and real-world implications are then discussed, especially pertaining to prevention and intervention programs to support those who identify as SGMY.

Keyword

SGMY; Religion; LGBTQ; adolescent development

Discipline

Psychology

Document Type

article

DCMI Type

Text

Language

English

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recommended Citation

Connors, Jack K. and McNamara Barry, Carolyn (2023) "Exploring the Impact of Religious Upbringings on Sexual and Gender Minority Youth," Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 29: No. 1, Article 25.
Available at: https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol29/iss1/25