An Overview of Depression among Transgender Women

Author

Hoffman, Beth

Source

Depression Research and Treatment

Issue

Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2014-03-13

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

9

Main Subjects

Diseases

Abstract EN

Rates of depression are higher in transgender women than in the general population, warranting an understanding of the variables related to depression in this group.

Results of the literature review of depression in transgender women reveal several variables influencing depression, including social support, violence, sex work, and gender identity.

The theoretical constructs of minority stress, coping, and identity control theory are explored in terms of how they may predict depression in transgender women.

Depression and depressive symptoms have been used to predict high-risk sexual behaviors with mixed results.

The implications of the findings on treating depression in transgender women include taking into account the stress of transition and the importance of supportive peers and family.

Future studies should explore a model of depression and high-risk behaviors in transgender women.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Hoffman, Beth. 2014. An Overview of Depression among Transgender Women. Depression Research and Treatment،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468668

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Hoffman, Beth. An Overview of Depression among Transgender Women. Depression Research and Treatment No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468668

American Medical Association (AMA)

Hoffman, Beth. An Overview of Depression among Transgender Women. Depression Research and Treatment. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468668

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-468668