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Transsexualism and Slater's Selective Vocabulary Test
The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Male transsexuals exhibit distinct vocabulary patterns compared to cisgender males, as measured by the Slater
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Psychology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Previous research indicates vocabulary differences between transsexual and cisgender males.
- The Slater's Selective Vocabulary Test is a tool used to assess these linguistic variations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate vocabulary differences in male transsexuals using the Slater's Selective Vocabulary Test.
- To explore potential factors influencing the observed vocabulary development in male transsexuals.
Main Methods:
- Administered Slater's Selective Vocabulary Test to 56 male transsexual individuals.
- Calculated the 'd' score, a measure adjusted for IQ, to quantify vocabulary femininity.
- Correlated 'd' scores with various factors potentially influencing vocabulary development.
Main Results:
- Male transsexuals demonstrated a statistically significant deviation in vocabulary compared to cisgender males.
- The 'd' score, indicating femininity in vocabulary, was analyzed in relation to other factors.
- No significant correlations were found between 'd' scores and the investigated factors.
Conclusions:
- Male transsexuals exhibit unique vocabulary characteristics.
- The study did not identify specific factors correlating with these vocabulary differences.
- Further research is needed to understand the etiology of these linguistic patterns.
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