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Being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, or Intersex (LGBTQI) and Christian

A Scoping Review of Theories and Constructs in Psychological Research

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ID19543719
AuthorsCatarina Rêgo-Moreira (0000-0001-6457-1070, Universidade do Porto, corresponding author), Tiago Rocha Silva (0000-0003-3564-4423, Universidade do Porto), Liliana Rodrigues (0000-0001-6900-9634, Universidade do Porto), Maria Da Conceição De Oliveira Carvalho Nogueira (0000-0002-9152-754X, Universidade do Porto)
Year2024
Volume36
Issue4
Pages439-463
Publication date2024-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Sexual Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1931-7611 • E-ISSN: 1931-762X
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/19317611.2024.2331806
PMID39552628
OpenAlexW4394719394
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited182

In this study, we aimed to map theories and constructs used in psychological research to address LGBTQI and Christian belonging. Through the scoping review method aligned with PRISMA-Extension for Scoping Reviews, we revised 150 studies from the psychological field between 2012 and 2022. We found conflict/negative theories, a turning point from negative to increasingly positive frameworks, exclusively positive perspectives, and broader and challenging theories. There is a gradual shift from conflict/negative perspectives to include positive and broader theories. These findings are critical to base and expand new approaches regarding LGBTQI issues and Christianity in future research

Heterosexism · Lesbian · Queer · Queer theory · Sociology · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology

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Citation span2024 - 2026 (3)
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