ABSTRACT. Despite the relevance of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders related to COVID-19 isolation, quarantine, and physical distancing among sexual and gender minority individuals, only limited research has been conducted on this topic. Using and replicating data from Gallup, GMU/CCCC, GWI, LGBT Foundation, Nursing Times, Rek et al. (2020), Rethink Mental Illness, Statista, The Trevor Project, The University of Melbourne, and YPCCC, I performed analyses and made estimates regarding COVID-19 pandemic-related stressors that may affect the psychological well-being of LGBTQ+ persons. The results of a study based on data collected from 6,400 respondents provide support for my research model. Descriptive statistics of compiled data from the completed surveys were calculated when appropriate.

Keywords: COVID-19; sexual; gender; minority; emotion; behavior

How to cite: Lăzăroiu, G. (2021). “Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Related to COVID-19 Isolation, Quarantine, and Physical Distancing among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals,” Journal of Research in Gender Studies 11(1): 71–80. doi: 10.22381/JRGS11120217.

Received 24 November 2020 • Received in revised form 15 July 2021
Accepted 19 July 2021 • Available online 26 July 2021