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  • Detransition is an emerging phenomenon requiring further understanding.

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  • Explore the lived experiences of individuals who detransitioned.
  • Identify external and internal stressors contributing to detransition decisions.
  • Bridge the gap in psychological literature regarding gender detransition.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews with thirteen detransitioned adults.
  • Utilized Meyer's minority stress model as a theoretical framework.
  • Employed consensual qualitative research methods for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Transition and detransition decisions are multifaceted and unique.
  • Factors influencing transition include external suggestions, gender dysphoria, body image, and mental health.
  • Stressors include negative health service experiences and regret; outcomes include relational changes, self-acceptance, improved well-being, and loss of trans community.

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  • Detransition experiences are diverse and influenced by a range of personal and social factors.
  • Findings have implications for counseling practices and future research in gender studies.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the phenomenon of gender detransition.