Authors: Soulliard, Z, A., Le, P, T & Yamasaki, V.
Date of publication: 2024
Journal: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention
Summary: 148 transgender and nonbinary (TNB) participants completed an online survey in this American study which aims to explore what, if any associations there are between gender identity pride, body appreciation and intuitive eating.
Much of the research available currently focuses on negative body image and disordered eating, however the authors of the current study suggest that this does not highlight the individual resilience and strengths among the TNB community which act as protective factors against disordered eating. Intuitive eating does not label food as good or bad and is a form of adaptive eating in which someone eats in response to internal hunger cues rather than based on any diet. Previous research has identified positive associations between intuitive eating, self-esteem and overall wellbeing.
The authors found that increased gender identity pride (defined as “a feeling of value and acceptance for one’s TNB identity”) led to increased intuitive eating through an increased sense of body appreciation. These are important findings in capturing the rang of experiences among TNB adults and supporting identity-affirming interventions for this community.
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