Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02424-5Legal reforms in a number of Asian countries have expanded lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) rights, yet their effects on public attitudes remain unclear. Using large-scale social media and survey data, Jaidka and colleagues examine how decriminalization and marriage equality shape online discourse, and reveal a far more complex picture than expected.
