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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Gender Studies

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  • Transgender individuals face unique mental health challenges related to gender identity and societal pressures.
  • Research on body image and eating concerns in transgender populations is limited.
  • Body objectification and weight dissatisfaction are significant factors in mental well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between body objectification, body weight dissatisfaction, and eating concerns in transgender individuals.
  • To compare these factors between transgender and cisgender individuals.
  • To identify predictors of these concerns within the transgender population.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 154 participants (77 transgender, 77 cisgender) recruited through LGBTQ+ mailing lists.
  • Utilized propensity score matching for demographic and orientation variables.
  • Employed validated questionnaires for body image, eating psychopathology, depression, and body objectification.

Main Results:

  • Transgender individuals exhibited significantly higher levels of body objectification, body weight dissatisfaction, and eating concerns compared to cisgender individuals.
  • Older age was associated with improved body acceptance and self-esteem among transgender participants.
  • Bulimic behaviors, depressive symptoms, and appearance control beliefs were key factors linked to being transgender.

Conclusions:

  • Transgender individuals experience distinct body image and eating concerns, exacerbated by societal factors.
  • Age is a significant moderator, with older transgender individuals showing greater resilience.
  • Findings emphasize the need for tailored mental health interventions and support for the transgender community.