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Abstract

Objective: Research has found that the prevalence of psychological distress is substantially higher in transgender compared to cisgender populations. This study explored the role of metacognitions as mediators of anxiety in a sample comprising of cisgender and transgender individuals. Method: 125 individuals (19 trans-male; 24 male; 25 trans-female; 57 female) completed a series of measures that assessed metacognitions, worry, and anxiety. Results: Correlation analyses were used to identify potential mediators of the relationship between gender identity and anxiety. A mediation model indicated that beliefs about thoughts concerning uncontrollability and danger entirely mediated the relationship between gender identity and anxiety (b= 2.00, BCa CI [0.68, 3.49]). Conclusions: Metacognitions play an important role in anxiety in transgender individuals.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)264-268
JournalClinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

Bibliographical note

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Fernie, B. A., Wright, T., Caselli, G., Nikčević, A. V., and Spada, M. M. (2017) Metacognitions as Mediators of Gender Identity-related Anxiety. Clin. Psychol. Psychother., 24: 264–268., which has been published in final form at 10.1002/cpp.1992.. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.

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