Trans Young People’s Experiences of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is particularly common among trans young people. Trans young people tend to experience high levels of emotional distress due to the unique stressors they face, and often use NSSI as an emotion regulation strategy. These stressors include gender dysphoria, body image concerns, and transphobic experiences.

Citation:
Hird K, Boyes M, Strauss P, Hasking P. Trans Young People’s Experiences of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury. Psychol Sex Orientat Gend Divers. 2024.

Keywords:
Body image; gender dysphoria; minority stress; nonsuicidal self-injury; transgender

Abstract:
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is particularly common among trans young people. Trans young people tend to experience high levels of emotional distress due to the unique stressors they face, and often use NSSI as an emotion regulation strategy. These stressors include gender dysphoria, body image concerns, and transphobic experiences.