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Nina Haid-Stecher1, Martin Fuchs1, Nora Ortner1
1Abteilung für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik im Kindes- und Jugendalter Tirol Kliniken Milser Straße 10 A-6060 Hall in Tirol Österreich Tirol Kliniken - Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie.
Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|September 29, 2020
Summary
Transgender adolescents show average identity diffusion, similar to cisgender peers. However, challenges in stabilizing relationships and social anchoring were observed, indicating potential difficulties in role identification.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Gender Identity Studies
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical period for identity development.
- Transgender adolescents face unique challenges in identity formation.
- Previous research has not extensively examined identity diffusion in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate identity development, specifically identity diffusion, in transgender adolescents.
- To compare identity diffusion levels in transgender adolescents with a normative sample.
- To identify specific areas of identity development that may be challenging for transgender youth.
Main Methods:
- Self-report survey using the Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (AIDA) scale.
- Study included 69 transgender adolescents from a gender dysphoria outpatient unit.
- Comparison of results with a normative sample of German-speaking pupils.
Main Results:
- Overall identity diffusion and specific aspects like continuity and coherence were within average ranges, suggesting non-pathological development.
- Over one-third (36%) of transgender adolescents exhibited identity diffusion.
- Above-average identity diffusion was noted in the stabilization of relationships and roles, with less identification in culture, family, and body-self compared to the norm sample.
Conclusions:
- Transgender adolescents' identity development is not inherently pathological, but specific challenges exist.
- Impaired social anchoring and difficulties in stabilizing relationships and roles are significant findings.
- Further support for positive role identification and social integration is crucial for transgender youth.
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