Pride and body image among transgender and nonbinary adults: the mediating role of body appreciation between gender identity pride and intuitive eating

• DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2024.2365519
• Publication Date: 2024-06-10T10:22:27Z
• Authors: Zachary A. Soulliard; Thomas P. Le; Vic Yamasaki
• Keywords: Pride; Stressor

Studies exploring disordered eating among transgender and nonbinary populations have primarily focused on minority stressors with a dearth of research examining the role gender identity pride body appreciation intuitive eating. To address this gap in literature, present study, comprised 148 adults (Mage = 24.68, SD 6.64), tested associations pride, appreciation, eating, controlling for demographics stress variables. The study also as mediator cross-sectional association between Regression models indicated that greater was significantly associated but not Greater significant positive Findings support relevance related to Future may determine causal impact image behaviors populations. Clinicians consider when addressing their clients.