Perceptions and worldviews of Transgender individuals
Eiji Yamamura

TL;DR
This study analyzes the perceptions, well-being, and decision-making of transgender individuals using a large dataset, revealing significant differences from non-transgender populations in happiness, health, social attitudes, and independence.
Contribution
It provides new empirical insights into the subjective values and decision-making patterns of transgender people, highlighting areas where they differ from non-transgender individuals.
Findings
Transgender individuals are 7% less likely to be happy.
They are 12% less likely to report good health.
They are 5% less supportive of women empowerment.
Abstract
This study explores the different subjective values held by transgender people, including their subjective well-being, self-reported health status, and career-oriented decision-making. Using an individual-level panel dataset of over 19,000 observations, we discovered the following statistically significant findings: (1) The likelihood of transgender people being happy and healthy is lesser than that of non-transgender people by 7% and 12%, respectively. (2) The likelihood of transgender people supporting women empowerment and giving importance to changing one's behavior for a desirable spouse is 5% lesser than that of non-transgender people. Transgender individuals are also less likely than others to endorse gender-related statements, irrespective of their direction. (3) Transgender people are 12% less likely than non-transgender people to make independent decisions for their future…
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Taxonomy
TopicsLGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology
