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Transgender congruence, body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating in Chinese transgender adults
Wesley R. Barnhart1; Shuqi Cui2; Tianxiang Cui3; Dinan Hong2; Jinbo He2
2023-03-14
Source PublicationInternational Journal of Eating Disorders
ISSN0276-3478
Volume56Issue:6Pages:1125-1134
Abstract

Objective: Ample evidence shows that transgender congruence is negatively associated with body dissatisfaction and disordered eating in the Western context; however, limited research has explored these relationships in non-Western populations (e.g., Chinese transgender adults). Moreover, to our knowledge, there has been no research describing disordered eating in Chinese transgender adults. Thus, this study aimed to explore group differences in and relationships between transgender congruence, body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating in Chinese transgender adults. Methods: This study examined transgender congruence, body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating in a sample of Chinese transgender adults (N = 200). Chi-square, F tests, and correlation analyses were conducted to examine group differences and relationships between study variables. Results: Of the transgender adults, 31.0% screened positive as probable eating disorder (ED) cases. There were no gender identity differences in the study variables. Transgender congruence was positively associated body appreciation (r =.40, p <.001) and negatively associated with body dissatisfaction (r = −.26, p <.001) and disordered eating (r = −.15, p =.031). Discussion: Chinese transgender adults may be at high risk of EDs. Transgender congruence and body appreciation may serve a protective role in the context of eating pathology in Chinese transgender adults. Future research is needed to validate the observed relationships between transgender congruence, body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating in Chinese transgender adults. Public Significance: Research on disordered eating and body image in Chinese transgender adults is limited. This study describes disordered eating and its relations with transgender congruence, body appreciation, and body dissatisfaction in Chinese transgender adults. Findings highlight the need for and implications of ED intervention in Chinese transgender adults.

KeywordBody Appreciation Body Dissatisfaction Chinese Transgender Adults Disordered Eating Transgender Congruence
DOI10.1002/eat.23932
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Indexed BySCIE ; SSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaPsychology ; Nutrition & Dietetics ; Psychiatry
WOS SubjectPsychology, Clinical ; Nutrition & Dietetics ; Psychiatry ; Psychology
WOS IDWOS:000950353000001
PublisherWILEY111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85150627473
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Corresponding AuthorJinbo He
Affiliation1.Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, United States
2.School of Humanities and Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China
3.Department of Psychology, University of Macau, Macao
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Wesley R. Barnhart,Shuqi Cui,Tianxiang Cui,et al. Transgender congruence, body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating in Chinese transgender adults[J]. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2023, 56(6), 1125-1134.
APA Wesley R. Barnhart., Shuqi Cui., Tianxiang Cui., Dinan Hong., & Jinbo He (2023). Transgender congruence, body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating in Chinese transgender adults. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 56(6), 1125-1134.
MLA Wesley R. Barnhart,et al."Transgender congruence, body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating in Chinese transgender adults".International Journal of Eating Disorders 56.6(2023):1125-1134.
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