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Transgender stigma: A critical scoping review of definitions, domains, and measures used in empirical research

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  • King, Wesley M.
  • Hughto, Jaclyn M.W.
  • Operario, Don

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A growing body of transgender (trans) health research has explored the relationship between stigma and health; yet, studies have conceptualized and operationalized anti-trans stigma in multiple ways.

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  • King, Wesley M. & Hughto, Jaclyn M.W. & Operario, Don, 2020. "Transgender stigma: A critical scoping review of definitions, domains, and measures used in empirical research," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 250(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:250:y:2020:i:c:s0277953620300861
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.112867
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