Does Meaning-in-Life or Self-Compassion Influence LGBTQ+ Identity or Outness?

There is a dearth of research on the impact meaning-in-life and self-compassion have on LGBTQ+ identity development and outness. Research suggests those with more positive psychological states are better able to navigate minority stress. Regression analysis was used to determine the relationship amo...

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Published inJournal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 368 - 389
Main Authors Goshorn, Jeremy R., Mason, W. Nathaniel, Sperandio, Katharine R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Philadelphia Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.11.2022
Subjects
Identity formation
LGBTQ people
Life
Meaning
Psychological aspects
Psychological distress
Self compassion
Sympathy
Variables
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Summary:There is a dearth of research on the impact meaning-in-life and self-compassion have on LGBTQ+ identity development and outness. Research suggests those with more positive psychological states are better able to navigate minority stress. Regression analysis was used to determine the relationship among the two predictor variables (self-compassion and meaning-in-life) on the dependent variables (LGBTQ+ identity and outness). Meaning-in-life was found to be the most reliable predictor, while self-compassion as a predictor showed mixed results. The results of this evaluation provide implications for counseling practitioners in their work with LGBTQ+ clients, including the promotion of positive psychological factors.
ISSN:2692-4951
2692-496X
DOI:10.1080/26924951.2022.2093309