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    Gender dysphoric adults, when drawing people, were more likely to draw someone of the opposite sex first compared to control groups. This finding relates to gender identity formation.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Gender Studies
    • Human Development

    Background:

    • Understanding gender identity formation is crucial in psychological research.
    • The Draw-A-Person (DAP) test is a projective tool used to explore psychological constructs.
    • Previous research has explored the DAP test's utility in assessing various psychological aspects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate potential differences in human figure drawings between gender dysphoric adults and control groups.
    • To explore the relationship between gender dysphoria and initial figure selection in the Draw-A-Person test.
    • To contribute to the understanding of gender identity formation through projective drawing techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Collected human figure drawings from 50 gender dysphoric adults.

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  • Compared these drawings with those from 84 adult control participants (evening-school students and college sophomores).
  • Analyzed the initial figure drawn (same-sex vs. opposite-sex) in the Draw-A-Person test.

    • Main Results:

    • Gender dysphoric males were significantly more likely to draw an opposite-sex figure first (p < 0.001) than control males.
    • Gender dysphoric females were also more likely to draw an opposite-sex figure first (p < 0.05) than control females.
    • These findings indicate a distinct pattern in figure selection for gender dysphoric individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • The Draw-A-Person test may reveal specific patterns related to gender identity in individuals experiencing gender dysphoria.
    • Results align with existing literature suggesting unique aspects of gender identity formation in this population.
    • Further research can explore the DAP test's role in understanding gender identity development and related psychological factors.