Individuals often harbor positive personal attitudes toward #sexual and #gender minorities but underestimate the broader public's level of acceptance. This misperception acts as a psychological barrier, causing potential allies to withhold active support for #LGBTQ+ individuals wishing to come out.
#Psychology #BehavioralScience #SocialPsychology # LGBTQ #sflorg
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Mistaken beliefs about public attitudes may undermine support for LGBTQ+ individuals coming out

How mistaken beliefs about society can silence support for coming out.