Abstract
Background: Microaggressions experienced by transgender and non-binary (TNB) individuals differ from those experienced by non-TNB individuals. Limited research has explored the association between TNB-focused microaggression and disordered eating behaviors. Methods: An online survey consisting of validated instruments was administered to respondents (N=194) over a 96-day period. The instruments included the Satter Eating Competence Inventory (ecSI 2.0TM), Three Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-18), Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and the Transgender Discrimination Scale (TDS-21). Associations between characteristics were assessed with the Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: Microaggression was positively associated with negative eating behaviors such as cognitive restraint (r= 0.41; p
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Microaggressions--Psychological aspects; Transgender people--Health and hygiene; Gender-nonconforming people--Health and hygiene; Eating disorders; Stress (Psychology)
Publication Date
4-28-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Health and Well-being Management (MS)
Department, Program, or Center
Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition (CHST)
Advisor
Barbara Lohse
Advisor/Committee Member
Elizabeth Ruder
Advisor/Committee Member
Alan Smerbeck
Recommended Citation
Murray, Dee, "An Examination of the Association Between Microaggression and Select Disordered Eating Behaviors Within the Transgender and Non-Binary Community" (2023). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/11456
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
HLTH-MS
