Special Issue on LGBT Community and Psychology

People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender are diverse, coming from various races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. They are a population in need of understanding and support. Regarding the mental and physical well-being, they sometimes face unique issues besides the usual ones that affect most men and women. They are at high rates of attempted and completed suicide, violence victimization, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and HIV/STI-associated risky behaviors.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original researches and review articles on exploring LGBT community and psychology. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Depression and suicide
• HIV among gay and bisexual men
• Mental health
• Physical health
• LGBT self-identity
• Social public opinion: objectivity and prejudice
• Identity politics and subculture in LGBT studies
• Sexual orientation and sexual preference

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly notice that the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title is supposed to be specified and the research field “Special Issue – LGBT Community and Psychology” should be chosen during your submission.

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