Gender Dysphoria and Perceived Social Support: A Matched Case-Control Study.
The journal of sexual medicine, vol.18, no.4, pp.812-820, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 18 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.01.174
- Journal Name: The journal of sexual medicine
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE, Gender Studies Database, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index
- Page Numbers: pp.812-820
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: In people diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria (GD), low perceived social support from their families and society has been suggested to be associated with poor quality of life and mental well-being. Aim: To compare the perceived social support in individuals with GD with that in individuals without GD matched for age and gender.