From Desecration to Disconnection: Connecting Negative Religious Beliefs About Sexual Minorities to Social Quality of Life

In the United States, Christianity has a significant sociocultural and political influence, shaping and reinforcing heteronormative beliefs and expectations. Our goal was to examine how these beliefs and expectations may influence social quality of life for sexual minorities (lesbian, gay, bisexual,...

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Autori: Killian, Thomas (Autore) ; Fredrick, Emma G. (Autore) ; Merenda, Frank (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2025
In: Pastoral psychology
Anno: 2025, Volume: 74, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 521-535
Altre parole chiave:B Christian desecration
B Sexual Orientation
B Social quality of life
B Outness
B Internalized affirmation
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