The Impact of Role Models on Transgender Young Adults
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Emily Marler
Final Abstract for URS Program
Currently, in psychological research, there is a gap regarding research on transgender young adults. The current research about transgender identities mainly relates to challenges being faced and experiences individuals are having with society (Taylor). However, there is limited research regarding how transgender role models influence transgender folks, specifically in the young adult population. This research seeks to add to the existing knowledge of how transgender role models influence transgender individuals by focusing on how role models influence one’s sense of gender identity. The hypotheses to be tested are 1) whether or not the amount of positive transgender role models and one’s sense of their gender identity are positively related and 2) whether or not reflecting on a positive transgender role model will increase one’s sense of their gender identity.
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Visual Presentation
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Article