Identity concealment

Many assume that individuals with concealable identities can escape the difficulties faced by individuals with visible stigmatized identities. But recent research has shown that individuals with concealable identities face unique psychological challenges. Concealing one’s identity has been shown to have a number of negative psychological outcomes including increased rates of depression and decreased psychological wellbeing. In this line of research, I examine the role of religious identity concealment and its potential impact on psychological health and social justice intentions. Identities explored include Muslim participants in the United States and United Kingdom, and Alevi participants in Turkey.