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. 2022 Aug 1;7(4):287-291.
doi: 10.1089/trgh.2020.0088. eCollection 2022 Aug.

Development of the Gender Embodiment Scale: Trans Masculine Spectrum

L Zachary DuBois  1 , Jae A Puckett  2 , S J Langer  3
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Development of the Gender Embodiment Scale: Trans Masculine Spectrum

L Zachary DuBois et al. Transgend Health. .

Abstract

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people have a variety of ways of embodying their gender. We present preliminary work on The Gender Embodiment Scale for trans masculine individuals as a collaborative product from a trans-identified community-engaged team. This scale provides researchers and clinicians a survey to diversify ways gender is understood and counteracts assumptions of a singular gender experience for TGD people. This scale reflects gender embodiment as individually unique and inclusive of the body, behavior, and social treatment. Use of the scale can enhance discussion and enable assessments regarding relative importance and satisfaction across items in these domains.

Keywords: embodiment; gender affirming care; gender diversity; scale development; trans masculine; transgender.

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Conflict of interest statement

None of the authors have any conflicts of interest to disclose.

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