Transgender im Jugendalter: Forschungsstand und zukünftiger Forschungsbedarf

 

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Transgender im Jugendalter ist ein viel diskutiertes Thema, das sich auch durch eine zunehmende Prävalenz im klinischen Alltag zeigt. Diese Literaturrecherche zu Transgender, Transgeschlechtlichkeit, Transidentität, Trans*, Geschlechtsdysphorie oder Geschlechtsinkongruenz im Jugendalter berichtet neben den aktuellen Entwicklungen die Ergebnisse zu den mittel- bis langfristigen Folgen einer körpermedizinischen Behandlung und der Bedeutung des sozialen Umfelds. Zudem diskutiert der Beitrag Implikationen für die Versorgung und die zukünftige Forschung.

Abstract

Transgender in adolescence is currently a widely discussed topic, additionally reflected by an increasing prevalence in clinical practice. The present review of the available literature on transgender, trans* , gender dysphoria or gender incongruence in youth reports results on the long-term results of medical interventions for the psychological well-being, prevalence, referral rates and sex ratio, developmental pathways, current developments and the role of the social environment. Finally, implications for clinical care and future research will be discussed.

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