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Running Head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON GENDER DYSPHORIA 0

Research Proposal on Gender Dysphoria

Gender Dysphoria (GD) is a psychological disorder in which an individual identifies with the opposite gender of the one they were born with. People with this disorder do not feel comfortable in their own skin will only feel who once they no longer feel trap inside their body. In this paper, I will discuss how GD is assessed and treated in children vs. adults. This disorder is relevant to abnormal psychology because it deals with the mental and behavioral function of a person that is not normal. The effects of GD can also lead to the presence of other abnormal behavior due to the psychological strain the disorder can have on a person.

1. Introduction

2. Gender Dysphoria

1. Definition

2. Genetic Contribution

1. Biological factors

2. Gender Reassignment at Birth

1. Environmental Contribution

1. Criteria for diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria in children

1. Discus the different markers that have to occur in order to meet the qualification of the disorder.

1. Criteria for diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria in Adults

1. Discus the different markers that have to occur in order to meet the qualification of the disorder.

1. Assessment of Gender Dysphoria in children

1. Discuss what assessment measures are done to correctly diagnose the disorder in children.

1. Treatment of Gender Dysphoria in children

1. Discuss the different forms of treatment available

2. Treatment that is most frequently used and most successful

1. Assessment of Gender Dysphoria in Adults

1. Discuss what assessment measures are done to correctly diagnose the disorder in adults.

1. Treatment of Gender Dysphoria in Adults

1. Discuss the different forms of treatment available

2. Treatment that is most frequently used and most successful

1. Compare assessment and treatments in children and adults

1. Discus age and if it correlates to the effectiveness of the treatment

1. Contrast assessment and treatments in children and adults

1. Discus sexual orientation and if it correlates to treatment in adults or children.

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