Understanding sexual and gender diverse people of color identity affirmation as a form of resistance: Implications for a resistance–resilience model.

Sexual and gender diverse people of color (SGD-POC) navigate interlocking systems of oppression rooted in racism, heterosexism, and cissexism, which contribute to adverse mental health outcomes. However, resilience and resistance are often overlooked in research on intersectionality. Guided by Black feminist thought, this study positions SGD-POC identity affirmation-specifically identity cohesion and identity-based growth-as forms of internal resistance that foster resilience and protect against