Perceived Gender Transition Progress, Gender Congruence, and Mental Health Symptoms Among Transgender Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Transgender adolescents (TGAs) have high risk for experiencing mental health problems, but little is known about how aspects of gender identity relate to their mental health symptoms. Evidence from child and adult samples of transgender individuals indicates making progress in gender transition milestones and higher levels of congruence between gender identity and gender expression are related to fewer mental health problems. We examined associations between perceived transition progress, gender congruence, and mental health symptoms in a diverse, nationwide sample of TGAs.

Methods

TGAs (n = 1,943) participated in a cross-sectional online survey. Perceived gender transition progress, gender congruence, and depressive and anxiety symptoms were assessed. Path analysis

SUBMITTER: Thoma BC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10107849 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature