Psychometric validation of the Italian Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire in a gender-diverse clinical sample.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding gender identity in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals is crucial for effective care. The Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire (GPSQ) measures the preoccupation and stability of gender identity, but no Italian validation is available.

Aims

This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt and validate the Italian version of the GPSQ in a clinical sample of TGD adults.

Method

The GPSQ was translated with a forward-backward method and completed by 151 TGD adults at a gender clinic. Participants also filled out the Symptom Checklist-58 and Body Uneasiness Test. We assessed structural validity (EFA), internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and examined known-groups and predictive validity.

Results

The EFA suppo

SUBMITTER: Meneguzzo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12569623 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature