The Benefits of Identity Integration across Life Domains

• Published in: Journal of homosexuality Vol. 67; no. 8; pp. 1164 - 1172
• Main Authors: Lindsey, Alex, King, Eden, Gilmer, Declan, Sabat, Isaac, Ahmad, Afra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Routledge 02.07.2020; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: Benefits; Bisexuality; disclosure; disclosure disconnects; Discrimination; Identity; identity integration; Identity management; Lesbianism; LGB; Life satisfaction; Policy making; Sexual orientation; Social situations; Verification; Work; Work organization; Working hours; Workplaces; disclosure; identity integration; disclosure disconnects; LGB; Identity management

A significant portion of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB). Troubling then is the fact that many of these individuals lack federal protections, with two-thirds reporting that they experience discrimination. This creates a difficult disclosure dilemma for LGB individuals. On one h...