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Body-Related Existential Dilemmas During Gender Transition: Research in the Italian Context
Jessica Neri1, Roberto Vitelli2, Elena Faccio1
1Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Journal of Homosexuality
|August 5, 2024
Summary
This study explores how transgender individuals perceive their bodies during gender transition. Understanding these diverse bodily experiences is crucial for effective clinical support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Gender transition improves transgender well-being.
- The body's role in the existential dilemmas of transition is under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the complex relationship between the body and gender identity in transgender individuals.
- To identify interpretive repertoires and identity positionings related to bodily experiences during transition.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 25 transgender individuals in Italy.
- Analysis of concrete, experienced, imagined, and intersubjective dimensions of the body.
Main Results:
- Four key repertoires emerged: views on the body in transition, expectations of medical changes, attitudes toward modifications, and interpersonal positioning.
- Findings revealed influences of gender binarism and biological determinism, alongside varied expectations and positions regarding medical interventions.
- The role of others in confirming or disconfirming identity was significant.
Conclusions:
- Practitioners require enhanced awareness of the multifaceted nature of bodily experiences for effective clinical practice with transgender people.
- Addressing the diverse meanings and discourses surrounding the body is essential for supporting transgender individuals.
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