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“An expected part of being trans”: The experienced and anticipated stigma of trans adolescents

Trans adolescents experience and anticipate stigma to the detriment of their mental health; however, trans adolescents have rarely been consulted about their stigma experiences. This study aimed to understand trans adolescents’ lived experiences of experienced and anticipated stigma.

Citation:
Hill JHL, Perry Y, Lin A, Ohan JL. “An expected part of being trans”: The experienced and anticipated stigma of trans adolescents. Int J Transgend Health.1-16.

Keywords:
Anticipated stigma; trans and gender diverse; minority stress; trans; phobia; child and adolescent

Abstract:
Trans adolescents experience and anticipate stigma to the detriment of their mental health; however, trans adolescents have rarely been consulted about their stigma experiences. This study aimed to understand trans adolescents’ lived experiences of experienced and anticipated stigma.