ABSTRACT
A widespread and persistent myth concerning the condition of the Japanese Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community – even among the concerned parties themselves – is that Japanese LGBTQ+ individuals are fortunate. The shared experience of the COVID-19 pandemic also makes a comparative analysis not only possible, but also meaningful in domestic and global contexts, highlighting the hardship the Japanese LGBTQ+ community has faced, albeit diverse to a considerable extent. The researchers identified a number of stress-ors specific to a sexual minority: about 5% of participants frequently experienced family conflict related to their sexual orientation, while one-third reported a major reduced connection to the LGBTQ+ community. Before delving into the psychological impacts of hate speech on the LGBTQ+ community, it is important to note that LGBTQ+ people are likelier to have mental health issues. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
