Sexuality Research and Social Policy

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Research on the #comingout process of formerly #incarcerated #LGBTQ+ people finds that experiences were often shaped by #generational & #religious forces, while also serving as a developmental turning point for individuals. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

Research on #resilience related to #consent violations in #altsex practitioners finds evidence of individual and interpersonal strategies that support resilience, as well as #community aspects that challenge it. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on the knowledge and #attitudes of parents and teachers on #pornography consumption among #youth finds both parties expressed similar views regarding the adverse effects of #pornographyconsumption. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on how #collegestudents who identify with the spectrum of #asexual and #aromantic identities shows how these individuals make sense of and navigate their intimate #relationships through common pathways and themes. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on the mediating effects of #sexualautonomy in relation to intimate partner violence (#IPV) and #sexualrisk finds IPV experiences can weaken one's sexual autonomy, creating concerns about acquiring #HIV. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

Research on the #SESTA/FOSTA #sexworker hate policy finds it harmed sex workers by reducing their income, restricting access to resources, increasing their risk of #exploitation, and removing online spaces for #communitybuilding. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on perceptions that #detrans #youth have about discourse surrounding #detransition finds that they feel #misrepresented, that detransition is limited in representation and minimized as an experience, and is often framed as a mistake. Article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

Research on perspectives of #teachers' and same-gender parent (#SGP) families' experiences in a #school context finds the necessity of specialized training programs to foster equitable learning environments. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

Research on #discrimination laws based on #sexualorientation, #genderidentity, #genderexpression, & #sexcharacteristics (#SOGIESC) shows how SOGIESC-based discrimination impacts hiring, pay, promotions, access to training, and terminations. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on the #barriers to #rural implementation of #statutoryrape policy in #SouthAfrica identifies lack of awareness, lack of training, and sociocultural norms that prevent teachers and schools from reporting cases. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on the #attitudes of #healthcareproviders towards #youngpeople seeking #sexual and #reproductive health services finds both positive and negative attitudes determined by the treatment sought and social characteristics of the patient. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on the roles of structural factors on #sexual and #genderminority youth (SGMY) #mentalhealth shows how protective #laws and the absence of antagonistic laws were associated with #depression, self-esteem, and societal #stigma. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A review of literature on intimate partner violence #IPV among gender and #sexualminority (#GSM) people finds that most articles inadequately reported #genderidentity and #sexualorientation or used terminology that invisibilized GSM people. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

Research on how people learn about #sexualchoking finds that the top three sources of information were from friends, #pornography, and #sexualpartners. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on the frequency of #nonconsensual #pornography and #sextortion finds that #women, young people, and #sexualminorities were particularly vulnerable to image-based sexual abuse (#IBSA) victimization. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

Research on #workplace #sexualharassment finds #barriers including uncertainty of legal support, influence on employment conditions, lack of community support, fear of tarnishing social image, & internal inhibitors. Article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

Research on #LGBT+ healthcare in #Europe finds barriers to accessing #healthcareservices & the perceived need to educate #healthcare professionals about their specific health needs often result in LGBT+ individuals not receiving adequate care. Article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on #standardsofcare for #LGBTIQ+ individuals finds that people perceived specialist services as most effective when providers prioritized their specific health needs and #identities. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

A study on the social inclusion of #LGBTI people and #economicdevelopment in #India finds that additional points on the LGBT+ Rights scale were associated with an increase in #GDP per capita. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…

Research on how #statepolicies impact access to #parenthood pathways for #sexualminority adults such as reproductive technologies and adoption, finds variations in pathways depending on how inclusive the state's polices are. Full article: doi.org/10.1007/s13178…