Understanding Conflict Between Religious/Spiritual and Queer Identities: A Framework for Counselors
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2021
Journal / Book Title
Counseling and Values
Abstract
All individuals possess multiple intersecting identities, both contextually determined and at various stages of development. Contradictory or incompatible societal expectations attached to differing identities may cause internal conflict. Simultaneous navigation of queer and religious/spiritual identities may result in experiencing lack of affirmation and negative messaging, affecting successful negotiation and integration of these two identities, potentially affecting mental health. Awareness of this potential intersectional conflict is important for counselors treating these individuals. Here we present counselors with a framework for understanding intersecting identities by applying self-categorization theory and exploring the continued influence effect.
DOI
10.1002/cvj.12154
Journal ISSN / Book ISBN
85116065077 (Scopus)
Montclair State University Digital Commons Citation
Killian, Thomas; Levering, Kimery R.; and Brottem, Lainey J., "Understanding Conflict Between Religious/Spiritual and Queer Identities: A Framework for Counselors" (2021). Department of Counseling Scholarship and Creative Works. 108.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/counseling-facpubs/108