Positive Influences on Quality of Life and Self Esteem in Non-Heterosexual Individuals

The LGBTQ Community is a community which has people who show sexual and gender orientations different from the social norm and are present all over the world. Quality of Life (QoL) is how an individual perceives their life in the cultural context and their beliefs, considering their goals, expectations, standards and concerns. Self-esteem is the individual’s perception of their own self-worth. Individuals from the LGBTQ community have been subjected to lower QoL and self-esteem compared to other individuals, mostly due to social ostracization and homophobia that they face. However, some protective factors have also been observed and this paper is a review of the same. Understanding these factors can help create more awareness and programs for the betterment of the community.