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| List of boxes | |
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| Introduction: how to read and use this book | |
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| What's in this book? | |
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| Pedagogical features of the book | |
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| Our approach | |
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| Who we are | |
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| Acknowledgements | |
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| History, contexts and debates in LGBTQ psychology | |
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| Introducing LGBTQ psychology | |
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| What is LGBTQ psychology and why study it? | |
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| The scientific study of sexuality and 'gender ambiguity' | |
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| The historical emergence of 'gay affirmative' psychology | |
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| Struggling for professional recognition and challenging heteronormativity in psychology | |
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| Key debates and perspectives | |
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| Social constructionism versus essentialism | |
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| Liberalism versus radicalism | |
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| The relationship between LGBTQ psychology and feminism | |
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| The relationship between LGBTQ psychology and queer theory | |
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| The relationship between LGBTQ psychology and critical psychology | |
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| The relationship between LGBTQ psychology and positive social change | |
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| Doing LGBTQ psychological research | |
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| Research methods and approaches | |
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| Issues in doing LGBTQ psychological research | |
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| Understanding social marginalisation in LGBTQ lives | |
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| Diversity | |
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| Understanding diversity in LGBTQ communities | |
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| Gender | |
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| Bisexuality | |
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| Trans and queer | |
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| Social class | |
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| Race | |
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| Organised religion and spirituality | |
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| Rural life | |
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| Ability | |
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| Prejudice and discrimination | |
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| Sexuality and gender identity prejudice in context | |
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| Sexuality and gender identity prejudice as anti-LGBTQ attitudes and behaviours | |
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| Sexuality and gender identity prejudice as social marginalisation | |
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| Health | |
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| What is LGBTQ health? | |
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| Sexual health | |
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| Mental health | |
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| Physical health | |
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| LGBTQ experiences across the lifespan | |
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| Young people, coming out and identity development | |
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| Young people, sexuality and gender identity | |
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| Models of LGBTQ identity development | |
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| Sexual fluidity | |
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| Disclosure to family and friends | |
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| LGBTQ young people in school | |
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| Exploring identity and finding a community | |
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| Relationships | |
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| Legal recognition of same-sex relationships | |
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| Comparing same-sex and different-sex relationships | |
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| Sexual practices | |
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| Beyond the normative couple | |
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| Parenting and family | |
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| Paths to parenthood for LGBTQ people | |
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| Comparing lesbian-, gay- and trans-headed families with heterosexual-headed families | |
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| Moving away from a 'proving otherwise' agenda | |
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| Looking inside LGBTQ families | |
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| Ageing and old age | |
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| Age, ageing and ageism in LGBTQ communities | |
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| Styles of ageing | |
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| Issues in health and social care in old age | |
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| Bereavement and death | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| The future of LGBTQ psychology | |
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| Beyond the 'usual suspects' | |
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| Intersectionality and privilege | |
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| Applications of LGBTQ psychology | |
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| Future directions | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Additional resources | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |