Internal barriers, external barriers, and bullying experiences among trans people in sport and fitness settings: associations with psychological distress and suicidality

Abstract

Background: Common and unique experiences of internal barriers (e.g. feeling anxious about others reactions), external barriers (e.g. inadequate bathroom/changing facilities), and gender-based bullying (e.g. from venue staff, other patrons, team members) have been observed among trans and gender diverse (trans) people in sport and fitness settings though little research has considered the potentially deleterious mental health outcomes associated with these experiences. Methods: Data was derived from a national, online cross-sectional survey of trans people aged ≥16 years, currently living in Australia open between February and April 2023. Multivariate logistic regression models and postestim..