Adlyn M Perez-Figueroa
Biographic Data
| ID | 1205577 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Adlyn M Perez-Figueroa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Adlyn M |
| FAMILY NAME | Perez-Figueroa |
| SIGNATURE | PEREZ-FIGUEROA A M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Utah State University |
| ORCID | 0009-0008-5532-4500 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The impact of general and religious/spiritual minority stressors on LGBTQ+ individuals’ spiritual health
The belonging with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning communities scale
Tending to the Flock
Clergy from theologically conservative churches face challenges in providing counsel to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) congregants and use diverse strategies to address them. Thirty-three clergy from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints participated in a qualitative survey. Results revealed that implementing church policy while simultaneously addressing the needs of LGBTQ congregants and diverging vi…
How does religiousness influence health among sexual and gender minorities? Evaluating the propositions of the religious/spiritual stress and resilience model
I Just Wanted Support
This study explored why members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) who identify as sexual or gender minorities (SGM) speak with clergy regarding their SGM identities, as well as what LDS SGMs find helpful and unhelpful in these conversations. A sample of 25 current or former LDS SGMs participated in semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using thematic analysis. Participants reported six overarching reasons for talk…
I Come Out Because I Love You
Background Coming out conversations are pivotal and stressful experiences for sexual and gender minorities (SGMs). Coming out can lead to more affirmation, safety, confidence, and improved relationships. However, adverse coming out experiences can lead to damaged relationships and ostracization, which may be more likely in conservative religious contexts. Purpose The purpose of the current study was to explore what leads to positive coming out ex…
He Just Wanted Me to Do What Was Best for Me
The purpose of this study was to understand counsel given to sexual and gender minority individuals by clergy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (CJCLDS), the impact of that counsel, and individuals' perceptions of meetings with clergy. Twenty-five current and former members of the CJCLDS who identify as sexual and gender minorities (SGM) participated in 30-60 min semi-structured interviews focused on their interactions with clerg…
The Effect of Psychoeducation on Attitudes Toward Bisexuality
The attitudes of 124 heterosexual college students were measured using the Attitudes Regarding Bisexuality Scale before and after reading a factual excerpt on bisexuality, an autobiographical excerpt of a bisexual woman, or an article unrelated to bisexuality. Tolerance toward bisexuality and the belief in the stability of bisexuality were assessed. Results showed that factual information was more effective in increasing the belief that bisexuali…
I Come Out Because I Love You
Background Coming out conversations are pivotal and stressful experiences for sexual and gender minorities (SGMs). Coming out can lead to more affirmation, safety, confidence, and improved relationships. However, adverse coming out experiences can lead to damaged relationships and ostracization, which may be more likely in conservative religious contexts. Purpose The purpose of the current study was to explore what leads to positive coming out ex…
I Just Wanted Support
This study explored why members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) who identify as sexual or gender minorities (SGM) speak with clergy regarding their SGM identities, as well as what LDS SGMs find helpful and unhelpful in these conversations. A sample of 25 current or former LDS SGMs participated in semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using thematic analysis. Participants reported six overarching reasons for talk…
He Just Wanted Me to Do What Was Best for Me
The purpose of this study was to understand counsel given to sexual and gender minority individuals by clergy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (CJCLDS), the impact of that counsel, and individuals' perceptions of meetings with clergy. Twenty-five current and former members of the CJCLDS who identify as sexual and gender minorities (SGM) participated in 30-60 min semi-structured interviews focused on their interactions with clerg…
The Effect of Psychoeducation on Attitudes Toward Bisexuality
The attitudes of 124 heterosexual college students were measured using the Attitudes Regarding Bisexuality Scale before and after reading a factual excerpt on bisexuality, an autobiographical excerpt of a bisexual woman, or an article unrelated to bisexuality. Tolerance toward bisexuality and the belief in the stability of bisexuality were assessed. Results showed that factual information was more effective in increasing the belief that bisexuali…
The Effect of Psychoeducation on Attitudes Toward Bisexuality
The attitudes of 124 heterosexual college students were measured using the Attitudes Regarding Bisexuality Scale before and after reading a factual excerpt on bisexuality, an autobiographical excerpt of a bisexual woman, or an article unrelated to bisexuality. Tolerance toward bisexuality and the belief in the stability of bisexuality were assessed. Results showed that factual information was more effective in increasing the belief that bisexuali…
I Just Wanted Support
This study explored why members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) who identify as sexual or gender minorities (SGM) speak with clergy regarding their SGM identities, as well as what LDS SGMs find helpful and unhelpful in these conversations. A sample of 25 current or former LDS SGMs participated in semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using thematic analysis. Participants reported six overarching reasons for talk…
I Come Out Because I Love You
Background Coming out conversations are pivotal and stressful experiences for sexual and gender minorities (SGMs). Coming out can lead to more affirmation, safety, confidence, and improved relationships. However, adverse coming out experiences can lead to damaged relationships and ostracization, which may be more likely in conservative religious contexts. Purpose The purpose of the current study was to explore what leads to positive coming out ex…
He Just Wanted Me to Do What Was Best for Me
The purpose of this study was to understand counsel given to sexual and gender minority individuals by clergy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (CJCLDS), the impact of that counsel, and individuals' perceptions of meetings with clergy. Twenty-five current and former members of the CJCLDS who identify as sexual and gender minorities (SGM) participated in 30-60 min semi-structured interviews focused on their interactions with clerg…
Tending to the Flock
Clergy from theologically conservative churches face challenges in providing counsel to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) congregants and use diverse strategies to address them. Thirty-three clergy from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints participated in a qualitative survey. Results revealed that implementing church policy while simultaneously addressing the needs of LGBTQ congregants and diverging vi…
How does religiousness influence health among sexual and gender minorities? Evaluating the propositions of the religious/spiritual stress and resilience model
The impact of general and religious/spiritual minority stressors on LGBTQ+ individuals’ spiritual health
The belonging with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning communities scale
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Gender Studies (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Active listening (3 works) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (3 works) · Sexual minority (2 works)