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Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
A publication of APA Division 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity)

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

ISSN 2329-0382
eISSN 2329-0390
Open access offered
Published quarterly, beginning in March
Impact factor 3.4
5-year impact factor 4.8
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Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity®, the official publication of APA Division 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity), is a scholarly journal dedicated to the dissemination of information in the field of sexual orientation and gender diversity. It is a primary outlet for research particularly as it impacts practice, education, public policy, and social action.

The journal is intended to be a forum for scholarly dialogue that explores the multifaceted aspects of sexual orientation and gender diversity. Its focus is on empirical research (both quantitative and qualitative), theoretical and conceptual articles, in-depth reviews of the research and literature, clinical case studies, book reviews, and letters to the editor.

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Mental health among transgender and gender diverse youth: An exploration of effects during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hawke, Lisa D.; Hayes, Em; Darnay, Karleigh; Henderson, Joanna

“The default is just going to be getting misgendered”: Minority stress experiences among nonbinary adults.

Matsuno, Em; Bricker, Nat L.; Collazo, Elizabeth N.; Mohr Jr., Roger; Balsam, Kimberly F.

Posttraumatic stress in the trans community: The roles of anti-transgender bias, non-affirmation, and internalized transphobia.

Barr, Sebastian M.; Snyder, Kate E.; Adelson, Jill L.; Budge, Stephanie L.

Gender variations, generational effects, and mental health of transgender people in relation to timing and status of gender identity milestones.

Puckett, Jae A.; Tornello, Samantha; Mustanski, Brian; Newcomb, Michael E.

The gender/sex 3×3: Measuring and categorizing gender/sex beyond binaries.

Beischel, Will J.; Schudson, Zach C.; Hoskin, Rhea Ashley; van Anders, Sari M.

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Microaggressions and dropout when working with sexual minority parents in clinical settings: The working alliance as a mediating mechanism.

Carone, Nicola; Innocenzi, Eleonora; Lingiardi, Vittorio

Clinician’s digest: Clinically oriented article summaries for Volume 12, Issue 4.

Parker, Leanne; Donaldson, Weston; Morgan, Elyse; Luxon, Alexandria M.; Russell, Glenda M.; Terepka, Angelica; Brightly-Brown, Shari; New, Christina

Cross-sectional associations between medical affirmation, social connectedness, and psychological well-being in transgender and gender-diverse adults.

Javier, Christienne; Crimston, Charlie R.; McHale, Mala; Price, Sally; Barlow, Fiona Kate

“Rediscovering what I need to do to give myself pleasure.” Trans women’s experiences of their sexualities during gender transition: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Ward, Luke; Pipkin, Alastair; Frary, Gianni; Kempinska, Claudia

Sexual orientation and gender diversity research manuscript writing guide.

Veldhuis, Cindy B.; Cascalheira, Cory J.; Delucio, Kevin; Budge, Stephanie L.; Matsuno, Em; Huynh, Kiet; Puckett, Jae A.; Balsam, Kimberly F.; Velez, Brandon L.; Galupo, M. Paz

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Exploring the cause and effects of subtle discrimination

A Rice University psychology lab is studying the more elusive forms of discrimination and ways to protect stigmatized groups.
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M. Paz Galupo, PhD

Dr. M. Paz Galupo, PhD, editor of Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, aims to increase engagement of underrepresented groups, promoting a community of diverse perspectives.<
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