Assessing Gender Dysphoria: Development and Validation of the Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire - 2nd Edition (GPSQ-2).

Bowman, SJ; Hakeem, A; Demant, D; McAloon, J; Wootton, BM

Assessing Gender Dysphoria: Development and Validation of the Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire - 2nd Edition (GPSQ-2).

Bowman, SJ Hakeem, A Demant, D

McAloon, J Wootton, BM

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Publisher:: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: J Homosex, 2022, pp. 1-25
Issue Date:: 2022-10-26

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dc.contributor.author	Bowman, SJ
dc.contributor.author	Hakeem, A
dc.contributor.author	Demant, D https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3330-2972
dc.contributor.author	McAloon, J
dc.contributor.author	Wootton, BM
dc.date.accessioned	2022-12-05T01:56:22Z
dc.date.available	2022-12-05T01:56:22Z
dc.date.issued	2022-10-26
dc.identifier.citation	J Homosex, 2022, pp. 1-25
dc.identifier.issn	0091-8369
dc.identifier.issn	1540-3602
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/164102
dc.description.abstract	The Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire (GPSQ) is a 14-item measure used to assess the effectiveness of medical, surgical, social, and psychological interventions in trans and gender diverse adults who experience gender dysphoria. One major limitation of the GPSQ is that it was not developed for use with adolescents. This study aims to validate a revised version of the GPSQ, the Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire-2nd Edition (GPSQ-2) with the aim of adapting the measure to be applicable to individuals aged 13 and above. This research was conducted in three stages: 1) development of the GPSQ-2 to address previously identified issues with validity and comprehensibility of the GPSQ and to increase the applicability of the measure to adolescents; 2) pilot testing, using a purposive sample and semi-structured interviews, to assess the relevance, comprehensibility, and comprehensiveness of the GPSQ-2; and 3) validation using a community sample to assess the psychometric properties of the GPSQ-2. The pilot study was conducted with seven participants (Mage = 28.43, SD = 15.50; age range: 13-59). The GPSQ-2 was found to be easy to understand, relevant to individuals who experienced gender dysphoria, and that it did not have any identifiable omissions. The validation study was conducted with 141 participants (Mage = 36.44; SD = 14.76; age range 14-73). The GPSQ-2 was found to be a reliable and valid 14-item scale with two factors: preoccupation and stability. The GPSQ-2 is a structurally sound measure of gender dysphoria that can be used in populations aged 13 and above.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	J Homosex
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/00918369.2022.2132440
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1608 Sociology, 1699 Other Studies in Human Society, 1701 Psychology
dc.subject.classification	Social Psychology
dc.title	Assessing Gender Dysphoria: Development and Validation of the Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire - 2nd Edition (GPSQ-2).
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Clinical Psychology
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Abstract:

The Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire (GPSQ) is a 14-item measure used to assess the effectiveness of medical, surgical, social, and psychological interventions in trans and gender diverse adults who experience gender dysphoria. One major limitation of the GPSQ is that it was not developed for use with adolescents. This study aims to validate a revised version of the GPSQ, the Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire-2nd Edition (GPSQ-2) with the aim of adapting the measure to be applicable to individuals aged 13 and above. This research was conducted in three stages: 1) development of the GPSQ-2 to address previously identified issues with validity and comprehensibility of the GPSQ and to increase the applicability of the measure to adolescents; 2) pilot testing, using a purposive sample and semi-structured interviews, to assess the relevance, comprehensibility, and comprehensiveness of the GPSQ-2; and 3) validation using a community sample to assess the psychometric properties of the GPSQ-2. The pilot study was conducted with seven participants (Mage = 28.43, SD = 15.50; age range: 13-59). The GPSQ-2 was found to be easy to understand, relevant to individuals who experienced gender dysphoria, and that it did not have any identifiable omissions. The validation study was conducted with 141 participants (Mage = 36.44; SD = 14.76; age range 14-73). The GPSQ-2 was found to be a reliable and valid 14-item scale with two factors: preoccupation and stability. The GPSQ-2 is a structurally sound measure of gender dysphoria that can be used in populations aged 13 and above.

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