About Division 44
Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity provides a culture of support for its members looking for a professional home within the field of psychology. We seek to advance the contributions of psychology as a discipline to the understanding of sexual orientation and gender diversity through basic and applied research; To promote the development and delivery of affirmative psychological services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender nonconforming and queer people; To promote education and training on sexual orientation and gender diversity across contexts and audiences; To use psychological knowledge to advocate for the advancement of social justice, public interest and the welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender nonconforming and queer people; To inform the general public about research, practice, education and training and advocacy efforts related to sexual orientation and gender diversity.
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With 450+ anti-LGBTQ+ laws targeting our community, we want to make sure we empower the public with the resources to be engaged with the work at the national, state and local level. The history of the LGBTQ+ community has taught us that we can make change in numbers. Division 44’s Public Policy Committee has resources available for you to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity provides a culture of support for its members looking for a professional home within the field of psychology. With over 1,500 members currently, the SPSOGD represents all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and eleven foreign countries on every inhabited continent. As a Division 44 member, you will benefit from access to our Division Journal, Interactive Listserv, Division 44 Awards and Leadership Opportunities..
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Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity®
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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