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Associations between gender nonconformity and SOGIE-attributed victimization: Setting-specific variations by
Shichang Yang1, Aishworya Shrestha1, Kelsey G Reeder1
1School of Social Work, Columbia University, New York, the United States.
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|April 7, 2026
Summary
Gender nonconformity significantly increases victimization risk for LGBTQ+ adults in China across family, education, and workplace settings. Understanding these risks is crucial for targeted support and intervention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE) related victimization is a significant issue for LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Understanding the specific risks associated with gender nonconformity within different social contexts is vital for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the associations between gender nonconformity and SOGIE-attributed victimization among LGBTQ+ adults in China.
- To identify specific social settings and individual characteristics that exacerbate victimization risks.
Main Methods:
- Nationwide survey of 17,100 LGBTQ+ adults in China.
- Logistic and linear regression models to analyze associations between gender nonconformity and victimization across seven social settings.
- Examination of interaction effects between gender nonconformity, identity characteristics, and demographic factors.
Main Results:
- 67.25% of participants reported at least one SOGIE-attributed victimization.
- Gender nonconformity was significantly linked to victimization in family, education, and workplace settings.
- Transgender and gender-diverse identity, greater self-restraint of gender expression, and greater outness were associated with increased victimization odds or levels.
Conclusions:
- Gender nonconformity is a significant risk factor for SOGIE-attributed victimization among LGBTQ+ adults in China, particularly in family, education, and workplace settings.
- Specific subgroups, such as transgender and gender-diverse individuals, face heightened risks.
- Findings support the need for targeted assessments and interventions to address high-risk profiles and victimization types within specific social contexts.
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