TRANS-itioning my GENDER: An Experiential Account of Gender Dysphoria
and Social Adjustment.
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL - Manisha Guru
School of Experimental Psychology
Tel: 0117 928 8450
Manisha Guru
Email: mg15764@my.bristol.ac.uk
INFORMATION SHEET
TRANS-itioning my GENDER: An Experiential Account of Gender Dysphoria
and Social Adjustment.
Ethical approval code: 02111758661.
Before participating in this study, please take your time to read the information provided here carefully. It is important that you understand what the research entails and the purpose of this study. Please feel free to ask about anything that is not clear to you. Ensure that you have spent enough time to decide whether you would like to take part.
Background
This study is a qualitative exploration of the social adjustment of those who identify with Gender Dysphoria. A rich investigation of how such individuals come to ease with themselves and how other perceive them may better inform clinicians, support workers, and public on how a smoother transition into everyday society can be achieved. The lack of recognition and understanding of Gender Identity Disorder leads to strong cultural beliefs about sex, gender and sexuality that may
evoke negative reactions and consequently inhibit individuals disclosing their complete selves. Research like this will help to further support such individuals to pursue themselves in a confident authentic manner. Results may be published in a scientific journal, and may also be reported at scientific meetings.
Procedures
You have been asked to take part in the study because you identify with characteristics of Gender Dysphoria. Participation in the current study is voluntary. If you wish to participate, a copy of the current information sheet, along with a consent form to read and sign will be provided. You will also be provided with a copy of your signed consent form. If you wish to take part in the study, you will be invited to attend a semi-structured interview lasting about an hour. The interview will be audio recorded and no preparation is required. You will be askedto relate your unique personal experiences about gender dysphoria and its influence on your social
adjustment. You are free to withdraw from the study at point and you do not need to provide any reason for this decision.
Your data
Your interview will be audio recorded and this recording will be kept confidential and password protected. Personal information related to your unique identity will be anonymised, using pseudonyms, and the verbatim transcription of your interview will be undertaken by the researcher. You will be offered the opportunity to review this transcription for accuracy, preservation of anonymity and to provide any clarification. All recordings will be deleted on 16th April 2018 and after that date it will not be possible to withdraw your information from the study.
If you have any questions regarding the study, please do not hesitate to contact the researcher – Manisha Guru - mg15764@my.bristol.ac.uk
If you have any concerns related to your participation in this study, please direct them to the Faculty of Science Human Research Ethics Committee, via Liam McKervey liam.mckervey@bristol.ac.uk (0117 9287841)
School of Experimental Psychology
Tel: 0117 928 8450
Manisha Guru
Email: mg15764@my.bristol.ac.uk
INFORMATION SHEET
TRANS-itioning my GENDER: An Experiential Account of Gender Dysphoria
and Social Adjustment.
Ethical approval code: 02111758661.
Before participating in this study, please take your time to read the information provided here carefully. It is important that you understand what the research entails and the purpose of this study. Please feel free to ask about anything that is not clear to you. Ensure that you have spent enough time to decide whether you would like to take part.
Background
This study is a qualitative exploration of the social adjustment of those who identify with Gender Dysphoria. A rich investigation of how such individuals come to ease with themselves and how other perceive them may better inform clinicians, support workers, and public on how a smoother transition into everyday society can be achieved. The lack of recognition and understanding of Gender Identity Disorder leads to strong cultural beliefs about sex, gender and sexuality that may
evoke negative reactions and consequently inhibit individuals disclosing their complete selves. Research like this will help to further support such individuals to pursue themselves in a confident authentic manner. Results may be published in a scientific journal, and may also be reported at scientific meetings.
Procedures
You have been asked to take part in the study because you identify with characteristics of Gender Dysphoria. Participation in the current study is voluntary. If you wish to participate, a copy of the current information sheet, along with a consent form to read and sign will be provided. You will also be provided with a copy of your signed consent form. If you wish to take part in the study, you will be invited to attend a semi-structured interview lasting about an hour. The interview will be audio recorded and no preparation is required. You will be askedto relate your unique personal experiences about gender dysphoria and its influence on your social
adjustment. You are free to withdraw from the study at point and you do not need to provide any reason for this decision.
Your data
Your interview will be audio recorded and this recording will be kept confidential and password protected. Personal information related to your unique identity will be anonymised, using pseudonyms, and the verbatim transcription of your interview will be undertaken by the researcher. You will be offered the opportunity to review this transcription for accuracy, preservation of anonymity and to provide any clarification. All recordings will be deleted on 16th April 2018 and after that date it will not be possible to withdraw your information from the study.
If you have any questions regarding the study, please do not hesitate to contact the researcher – Manisha Guru - mg15764@my.bristol.ac.uk
If you have any concerns related to your participation in this study, please direct them to the Faculty of Science Human Research Ethics Committee, via Liam McKervey liam.mckervey@bristol.ac.uk (0117 9287841)
