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A body image scale for evaluating transsexuals.

T W Lindgren, I B Pauly

    Archives of Sexual Behavior
    |November 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Transsexual individuals often experience significant body image dissatisfaction. A new Body Image (BI-I) scale helps quantify this, aiding in evaluating treatment and sex-reassignment surgery requests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Endocrinology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • Body image is a crucial component of self-concept.
    • Gender identity issues, particularly in transsexual individuals, are often linked to profound body image dissatisfaction and distortion.
    • Understanding the discrepancy between a transsexual's physical reality and their desired body image is key to comprehending their condition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and validate the Body Image (BI-I) scale, an instrument designed to quantify body attitude in transsexual individuals.
    • To analyze the data for comparisons between male and female transsexuals.
    • To assess the impact of endocrinological and surgical treatments on body attitude and identify common characteristics of transsexual body image.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of the Body Image (BI-I) scale, comprising 30 body features rated on a 5-point satisfaction scale.
    • Administration of the BI-I scale as part of a larger seven-test battery to 16 male and 16 female transsexual participants.
    • Analysis of collected data to compare male and female transsexuals, evaluate treatment effects, and identify common body attitude denominators.

    Main Results:

    • The BI-I scale provides a quantifiable measure of body attitude in transsexual individuals.
    • Data analysis allows for comparisons between genders and assessment of treatment influences.
    • The study identified commonalities in the body attitude of transsexual individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • The Body Image (BI-I) scale is a valuable tool for assessing body image in transsexual populations.
    • This instrument aids in the evaluation process for sex-reassignment surgery.
    • The BI-I scale assists in monitoring treatment progress for individuals undergoing gender-affirming care.

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