Terms which LGBTQI+ individuals prefer or hate to be called by.

Introduction: The evolution of the abbreviation LGBTQI+ comes on the backdrop of numerous studies that were conducted as a form of advocacy to promote the inclusion of LGBTQI+ individuals into society.

Objective: This study sought to explore the terms that LGBTQI+ individuals prefer to be called and those they hate to be called by.

Methods: The study adopted a qualitative approach underpinned by Husserl's descriptive phenomenological research design.