Identity Development and Integration of Religious Identities in Gender and Sexual Minority Emerging Adults

Gender and sexual minority (GSM) individuals have been neglected in emerging adulthood research. Further research is needed to understand the seemingly contradictory religious and GSM identities of emerging adults. This study looks at the associations of identity development and identity integration with religious and GSM group activities and well-being. Identity visibility (outness) is associated with increases in GSM group activity and well-being. Religious group activity is also associated with increases in well-being. Religious group activity mediates the relationship between identity integration and well-being. Implications for practitioners working with GSM individuals dealing with issues of identity integration are discussed.