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Non-binary gender/sex identities
Zach C Schudson1, Thekla Morgenroth2
1Department of Psychology, California State University, Sacramento, CA, USA.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|November 19, 2022
Summary
Psychological research on non-binary identities is expanding. This review covers beliefs about gender/sex, non-binary self-concepts, and wellbeing, highlighting advances in inclusive theories and methods.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Growing number of individuals identify as non-binary.
- Rapid expansion of psychological research on non-binary identities.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review key insights from psychological research on non-binary identities.
- Examine links between beliefs about gender/sex and feelings toward non-binary people.
- Discuss non-binary self-concepts, wellbeing, and advances in inclusive theories/methods.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of psychological research on non-binary identities.
- Examination of studies on beliefs about gender/sex.
- Analysis of research on non-binary self-concepts and wellbeing.
- Discussion of recent advances in gender-inclusive theories and methods.
Main Results:
- Beliefs about the true nature of gender/sex influence feelings toward non-binary individuals.
- Binary-focused gender/sex measurement practices are inadequate for studying non-binary people.
- Non-binary wellbeing includes sources of joy like gender euphoria.
- Advances in gender-inclusive theories and methods are emerging.
Conclusions:
- Psychological research on non-binary identities is rapidly evolving.
- Understanding non-binary experiences requires multidimensional approaches to gender/sex.
- Further research is needed to advance gender-inclusive psychological theories and practices.
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