Predictors of Depression in Czech and Slovak gender non-conforming people

DOLEŽALOVÁ, Tereza and Andrea STAŠEK. Predictors of Depression in Czech and Slovak gender non-conforming people. In 17th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology. Sexuality in health and disease: Sexual health, rights and wellbeing. 2024.

Basic information

• Original name: Predictors of Depression in Czech and Slovak gender non-conforming people
• Authors: DOLEŽALOVÁ, Tereza and Andrea STAŠEK.
• Edition: 17th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology. Sexuality in health and disease: Sexual health, rights and wellbeing, 2024.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Presentations at conferences
• Country of publisher: Italy
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• WWW: URL
• Organization unit: Faculty of Social Studies

Abstract

Objective: Individuals with gender non-conforming identities are at an increased risk of experiencing minority stress. Minority stress can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health, including symptoms of depression. Based on existing data, the prevalence of depression is significantly higher in transgender and nonbinary individuals compared to the general population. The aim of this study was to test selected predictors of depressive symptoms, including both risks (e.g., internalized homonegativity) and protective factors (e.g. social support) in the under-researched population. Design and Method: Research data were gathered through an on-line survey. The sample (N = 459) consisted of Czech and Slovak transgender and nonbinary individuals in some form of a romantic relationship. Multiple hierarchical regression was used in order to analyze relationships between depression and its predictors. Results: The results of the multiple hierarchical regression suggested that perceived social support and acceptance concerns predicted depression moderately. The subjective distance from the transition goal predicted depression weakly. No significant relationship was found regarding relationship satisfaction and type of gender identity. Social support was the most pronounced negative predictor of depression. Conclusions: The findings of this study emphasize the importance of social support development in family and friendship relationships, as well as at the educational and workplace levels and at the systemic and legislative levels. They suggest further practical implications for psychological and health care for transgender and nonbinary individuals.

Links

• MUNI/A/1571/2023, interní kód MU: Name: Aktuální otázky psychologie zdraví 3

Investor: Masaryk University