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A Model for the Coordination Between Gender Expression and Intelligibility Grounded in Trans Experiences

Snoeren, Otto LU (2024) PSYP01 20241
Department of Psychology
Abstract (Swedish)
This study explored the diverse experiences of five transgender individuals
during medical gender-affirmation, and captured their active and dynamic
strategies for the avoidance of discrimination. The Coordination between
Expression and Intelligibility Demands model was developed through
informed grounded theory analysis of the data generated in semi-structured
interviews. The model reflects the experienced social enforcement of
intelligibility between perceived and expressed gender, and how experiences
and anticipation of societal punishment of perceived unintelligibility were
experienced to constrain gender expression. It illustrates the gradual impact of
gender-affirming care on externally perceived gender, as well as the... (More)
This study explored the diverse experiences of five transgender individuals
during medical gender-affirmation, and captured their active and dynamic
strategies for the avoidance of discrimination. The Coordination between
Expression and Intelligibility Demands model was developed through
informed grounded theory analysis of the data generated in semi-structured
interviews. The model reflects the experienced social enforcement of
intelligibility between perceived and expressed gender, and how experiences
and anticipation of societal punishment of perceived unintelligibility were
experienced to constrain gender expression. It illustrates the gradual impact of
gender-affirming care on externally perceived gender, as well as the active
avoidance of marginalization through dynamic coordination between expressed
and perceived gender. The model also describes the active navigation of trans
individuals within their social environment, and the perception and creation of
safe social spaces that accept diverse gender expression beyond the scope of
perceived intelligibility. Findings underscore the value of a dynamic
understanding of trans people’s lived experiences that honors agency and
acknowledges the continuous, mutual relationship between person and
environment. This study provides a theoretical framework grounded in diverse
and dynamic lived experiences, informs various opportunities for future
research, and contributes to the discussion and development of interventions
and systemic changes that improve and protect the well-being of trans
individuals. (Less)
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author
Snoeren, Otto LU
supervisor
organization
course
PSYP01 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
informed grounded theory, Ecological Psychology, perceived intelligibility, transgender, gender expression
language
English
id
9174904
date added to LUP
2024-09-18 15:49:16
date last changed
2024-09-18 15:49:16
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  abstract     = {{This study explored the diverse experiences of five transgender individuals
during medical gender-affirmation, and captured their active and dynamic
strategies for the avoidance of discrimination. The Coordination between
Expression and Intelligibility Demands model was developed through
informed grounded theory analysis of the data generated in semi-structured
interviews. The model reflects the experienced social enforcement of
intelligibility between perceived and expressed gender, and how experiences
and anticipation of societal punishment of perceived unintelligibility were
experienced to constrain gender expression. It illustrates the gradual impact of
gender-affirming care on externally perceived gender, as well as the active
avoidance of marginalization through dynamic coordination between expressed
and perceived gender. The model also describes the active navigation of trans
individuals within their social environment, and the perception and creation of
safe social spaces that accept diverse gender expression beyond the scope of
perceived intelligibility. Findings underscore the value of a dynamic
understanding of trans people’s lived experiences that honors agency and
acknowledges the continuous, mutual relationship between person and
environment. This study provides a theoretical framework grounded in diverse
and dynamic lived experiences, informs various opportunities for future
research, and contributes to the discussion and development of interventions
and systemic changes that improve and protect the well-being of trans
individuals.}},
  author       = {{Snoeren, Otto}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{A Model for the Coordination Between Gender Expression and Intelligibility Grounded in Trans Experiences}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}