When searching for resources about LGBTQ+ people, it can be useful to try a varied of terms, as concepts and definitions have changed over time. Below are just a few examples of terms you could use...
Specific Identities
More generic terms
If you have wondered what a peer reviewed journal article is or why you're searching for them for your academic work, you're in the right place.
These databases may be helpful for finding articles about LGBTQ subjects.
Why search here?
Covering behavioural and social science research and literature, PsycINFO is unmatched as a resource for locating scholarly research findings in psychology and related fields such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business and law.
What's included?
Full citation and summaries for journal articles, book chapters, dissertations, and electronic collections.
Getting Articles?
For articles without a PDF/HTML, just click on "Full Text Finder" then follow the links or submit an ILL request for the item.
Why search here?
Research in Physical Sciences and Engineering, Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Social Sciences and Humanities.
What's included?
Full-text access to peer-reviewed articles, encyclopedia entries and book chapters.
Getting Articles?
For articles without a PDF/HTML, submit an ILL request for the item.
Use Google Scholar to search for academic literature on many subjects.
Carefully evaluate the quality of the items you find using Google Scholar. You may not be able to access all of the articles you find, but it can be a quick place to start your research!
When searching Google Scholar, you may encounter results that require you to pay for access to an article. Do not pay for access. If you encounter a paywall for an article that you need, please contact the library for assistance. You link your's King's University access to Google Scholar to ensure that you have access to articles that the library subscribes to. Follow the steps below to link your library: