Galupo: There is nothing to do about it: nonbinary individuals experience of gender dysphoria

Question 1

doel van studie

Answer 1

investigate how nonbinary individuals experience gender dysphoria, which has been traditionally understood through a binary framework focusing on male-female distinctions

Question 2

three main categories of dysphoria

Answer 2

• no gender dysphoria
• aspects of gender/sex (societal gender roles or their assigned gender at birth)
• aspects of body (body shape, secondary sex traits, reproductive capability)

Question 3

6 core themes

Answer 3

1. androgyny or fluidity: participants often desire an androgynous appearance that more accurately reflects their nonbinary identity (discomfort with traditionally masculine or feminine traits)
2. feminine and masculine traits: some participants aimed to achieve a balance between feminine and masculine features (preference for gender expression that defies traditional binaries)
3. dysphoria vs. expression or appearance: altering clothing, hairstyles or overall appearance is a common strategy to manage distress from dysphoric feelings
4. dysphoria fluctuates based on situational, emotional and hormonal factors
5. no solution: there was a sense of hopelessness in many responses, as ppl feel like no available treatment could adress their distress (bv. hormonal therapy: often enhance one gendered aspect at the expense of the desired androgynous or gender neutral presentation).
6. trade-off or loss: challenge to choose between traditionally binary interventions, as any choice feels like a concession rather than a solution

Question 4

therefore we need new interventions that support physical androgyny or fluid gender expression: such as microdosing

Answer 4

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Question 5

wat waren de twee meest voorkomende themas?

Answer 5

• no solution
• androgyny or fluidity