Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, and Queer Psychology
An Introduction

Using new terminology and a global outlook, this textbook explains key psychological research on gender diversity and sexual minorities.

Sonja J. Ellis (Author), Damien W. Riggs (Author), Elizabeth Peel (Author)

9781009335140, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 12 December 2024

395 pages
26.1 x 18.3 x 2.6 cm, 0.98 kg

'This is currently the best available introductory academic textbook covering historical and contemporary LGBTIQ+ issues from a psychological perspective. It is thorough and every new edition incorporates knowledge and discussion around less researched and developing topics such as intersectionality. It is very easy to read and includes thought-provoking questions and scenarios that can be used to initiate discussion. I recommend it to academics and students who design or attend gender- and sexuality-related psychology modules. It's on top of my reading lists for such modules.' Karyofyllis Zervoulis, London Metropolitan University

The third edition of this award-winning textbook provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the field of LGBTIQ+ psychology. Comprehensive in scope and international in outlook, it offers an integrated overview of key topical areas, from history and context, identities and fluidity, families and relationships, to health and wellbeing. This third edition includes updates across all chapters that provide a greater focus on diversity and utilize new terminology throughout to reflect changes in the field. It addresses recent developments in the field of trans studies, and explicitly references emerging work around pansexuality and asexuality. An entirely new chapter focuses on a diversity of topics receiving increased attention including LGBTIQ+ people in foster care, LGBTIQ+ refugees, disabled people accessing services, and trans and intersex people in sport. The fallout of increasing far-right extremism in Europe and America is also discussed. This groundbreaking textbook is an essential resource for undergraduate courses on sex, gender and sexuality in psychology and related disciplines, such as sociology, health studies, social work, education and counselling.

Preface
Part I. History and Context: 1. LGBTIQ psychology in context
2. Theoretical and methodological perspectives
3. Sex, gender, and sexualities in psychology
Part II. Identities and Diversity: 4. Gender diversity
5. Sexual and gender identities
Part III. Lifespan Changes to Families and Relationships: 6. Children and parenting
7. Assisted reproductive technologies
8. Relationship recognition
9. Ageing and chronic illness
Part IV. Health and Marginalisation: 10. Prejudice, discrimination, and mental health
11. Sexual health
12. Challenges and opportunities to health and wellbeing
13. Ongoing resistance to inclusion
Glossary
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Social, group or collective psychology [JMH]