Creating a new measure to understand gender identity in transgender and gender diverse individuals
Official title: Development and Testing of an Identity Measure for Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons
Funded at Friends Research Institute, INC. · NIH-10698182 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create a new tool to better understand gender identity for transgender and gender diverse people by talking to them about their experiences and feelings, and then testing it with more individuals to make sure it truly captures their unique journeys.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Friends Research Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | September 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $193,686 |
| NIH project number | 5R21MH130271-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10698182 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are transgender and gender diverse individuals, particularly those who have experienced stigma or discrimination related to their gender identity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as transgender or gender diverse may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a comprehensive measure of gender identity specifically for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. It will involve in-depth interviews with a diverse group of TGD persons to gather insights on their experiences with gender identity and the impact of stigma and discrimination. The study will be conducted in two stages: first, developing the measure through interviews and analysis, followed by testing its reliability and validity with a larger group of participants. This approach seeks to ensure that the measure accurately reflects the complexities of gender identity as experienced by TGD individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and support for transgender and gender diverse individuals, ultimately improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of developing a multidimensional measure of gender identity is innovative, similar studies have shown the importance of understanding identity in health outcomes for marginalized populations.
Where this research is happening
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Friends Research Institute, INC.
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fletcher, Jesse Bradford — Friends Research Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Fletcher, Jesse Bradford
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.