Psychology & Sexuality
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Research and Real-World Applications
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Psychological Well-being of Sexual and Gender Minorities:
Research exploring the mental health outcomes, resilience, and psychological distress experienced by individuals from diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, often in the context of minority stress. - Sexual Identity and Relationships:
Investigations into how sexual identity impacts relationships, sexual satisfaction, and interpersonal dynamics, including studies on same-sex couples, asexual individuals, and polyamorous relationships. - Sexual Consent and Attitudes:
Examination of sexual consent perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors across different sexual orientations and contexts, addressing issues such as sexual violence and consent communication. - Cultural and Social Influences on Sexuality:
Studies that analyze the impact of cultural, social, and political contexts on sexual identity, behaviors, and experiences, including the effects of stigma, discrimination, and societal norms. - Methodological Innovations in Sexuality Research:
Development and application of new methodologies and psychometric tools tailored to study sexual and gender diversity, enhancing the research quality in this field.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Sexuality Research:
A growing emphasis on intersectional approaches that consider how overlapping identities (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation) impact experiences of discrimination, well-being, and relationship dynamics. - Impact of COVID-19 on Sexual Minority Populations:
Increased focus on how the COVID-19 pandemic has uniquely affected sexual and gender minorities, including changes in mental health, relationship dynamics, and social support systems. - Non-Monogamy and Relationship Diversity:
Emerging interest in the psychological and relational aspects of non-monogamous relationships, including polyamory and ambiamory, reflecting a broader acceptance of diverse relationship structures. - Mental Health and Resilience:
Heightened attention to resilience factors that contribute to mental health among sexual and gender minorities, emphasizing community support, identity affirmation, and coping strategies. - Digital and Cyber Sexuality:
Exploration of how digital platforms and social media influence sexual behavior, identity expression, and relationships, including studies on dating apps and online harassment.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Roles:
Research focusing on rigid traditional gender roles and their implications for sexual behavior appears to be waning, as contemporary studies increasingly emphasize fluidity and diversity in gender expressions and identities. - Binary Perspectives on Sexual Orientation:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that approach sexual orientation strictly through binary frameworks (heterosexual vs. homosexual), with a growing focus on non-binary, fluid, and intersectional identities. - Generalized Studies on Sexual Violence:
While sexual violence remains a crucial topic, the journal is seeing a shift away from generalized studies to more nuanced investigations that consider specific contexts, populations, and intersectional factors. - Focus on Clinical Interventions:
The emphasis on clinical interventions for sexual minority populations seems less pronounced, with more attention being directed toward community-based approaches and systemic issues rather than solely individual treatments.
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