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Positive Identity and Interpersonal Supports as Protective Factors Against Suicide Ideation for Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Young Adults

2020 Young Investigator

Amount Awarded: $90,000

Focus Area: Psychosocial

Lindsay Taliaferro Ph.D., MPH

Lindsay Taliaferro Ph.D., MPH

University of Central Florida

Inside the Research

Transgender or gender nonbinary young adults are more likely to report suicidal ideation and attempts than their peers. Stress encountered because of sexual orientation or gender identity (i.e., minority stress) is thought to play a role. This study will investigate protective factors which may help mitigate the impact of minority stress on transgender and gender nonbinary individuals in relation to suicidal ideation. Identifying protective factors is key for suicide prevention.