I'll Walk with You
LGBTQ+ Individuals and Religious Belonging
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3612686 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sarah M Coyne (0000-0002-1403-8726, Brigham Young University, corresponding author), Chenae Christensen Duerden (Brigham Young University), J Andan Sheppard (0000-0002-6078-7373, Brigham Young University), Sarah Ashby (0000-0003-1050-5013, Brigham Young University), Megan Van Alfen (0000-0003-4177-2819, Brigham Young University), Holly Harris (0000-0001-8022-3666, Brigham Young University), Holly R Harris (0000-0002-2572-6727, Brigham Young University), Ben Schilaty (Brigham Young University), Quintin Hunt, Quintin A Hunt (0000-0003-0241-4998, Brigham Young University), Jane Shawcroft (0000-0002-6502-6805, Brigham Young University), Megan Gale (0000-0002-0253-0481, Brigham Young University), Haley Graver (0000-0003-4293-6926, Brigham Young University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 2571-2593 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-18 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00918369.2023.2246617 |
| PMID | 37782078 |
| OpenAlex | W4387241858 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 44 |
Research on LGBTQ+ individuals, belonging, and religiosity has been mixed. Some studies have illustrated the ways religion can harm LGBTQ+ individuals while others suggest religion has positive impacts. In the current study, we sought to understand this complexity by examining the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals who have been or currently are affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (i.e. Mormon, LDS). A thematic analysis of 100 interviews with LGBTQ+ individuals currently or previously affiliated with the Church revealed various ways they feel belonging or the lack thereof in Latter-day Saint congregations and communities. These include sharing physical space, being invited to and included at events, receiving gifts or acts of service, seeing others' safety signals, hearing accepting and character-affirming language, and having others listen to them and give them voice. With the intent of fostering belonging, we discuss implications of this research for church communities and propose the belonging in practice: LGBTQ+ and religion model
Lesbian · Queer · Sociology · Transgender · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Social Psychology
The Meanings and Manifestations of Religion and Spirituality among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adults
Mental Health of Transgender Children Who Are Supported in Their Identities
Religion, Spirituality, and Health
A systematic review of mental disorder, suicide, and deliberate self harm in lesbian, gay and bisexual people
Religious and spiritual struggles among transgender and gender-nonconforming adults
Beliefs, practices, or culture? A mixed-method study of religion and body esteem
Religiousness and homonegativity in congregations
Historical, Doctrinal, and Empirical Insights into Latter-day Saint Sexual Minorities’ Psychological and Interpersonal Functioning
Women’s Agency in Gender‐Traditional Religions
Psychosocial Correlates of Religious Approaches to Same-Sex Attraction
We are scared of being kicked out of our religion!”
General and LGBTQ-specific factors associated with mental health and suicide risk among LGBTQ students
Primary healthcare for the Indian LGBTQ community – A call for inclusion
Religiousness and Minority Stress in Conservatively Religious Sexual Minorities
Disapproval of Homosexuality
All the Pain Along with All the Joy
Suicidal ideation among active and nonactive/former Latter‐day Saint sexual minorities
Mental Health Disorders, Psychological Distress, and Suicidality in a Diverse Sample of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youths
Emotional Distress Among LGBT Youth
Religious affiliation, internalized homophobia, and mental health in lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals
The relationship between religiousness and health among sexual minorities
The need to belong
I Just Wanted Support
He Just Wanted Me to Do What Was Best for Me
Religious Affiliation's Association with Suicidality across Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities
Envisioning the Nation
Minority Stress and Mental Health in Gay Men
Thinking About Data With Grounded Theory
A Gender Lens on Religion
Why Would Our Heavenly Father Do that to Anyone
| Citations per year | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |