Operationalising social transition in trans and gender diverse youth: a scoping review of definitions and measures

Abstract

Background: Social transition can be an important and accessible aspect of gender affirmation, allowing trans and gender diverse young people to authentically express their identities, including through adoption of chosen name, pronouns, and changes to appearance. These changes may take place in a single context, such as at home, or across multiple settings, including school, with friends, and online. Currently, it is unclear how this process is being captured in the literature, including whether it has been measured comprehensively and consistently.MethodsThis scoping review (PROSPERO: CRD42022333058) explored how social transition has been defined and operationalised in studies involving t..