Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a set of procedures performed with the goal
of creating a facial appearance that is considered phenotypically female. These
procedures are usually sought by cisgender women but have become increasingly popular
among male to female (MTF) transgender individuals. FFS has been shown to decrease
appearance anxiety and increase quality of life. Sexual minorities, including transgender
individuals, are subject to a unique set of stressors termed minority stress, which involves
the interplay of perceived and outright discrimination. This type of stress has been shown
to lead to adverse physical and mental health outcomes. The workplace is no exception to
this type of discrimination, and workplace discrimination has specifically been associated
with adverse physical health outcomes. However, there have been few studies to date
evaluating workplace discrimination and transgender identity. This study aims to expand
on that knowledge, and determine the potential role for FFS as an intervention to reduce
perceived bias.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/32970 |
| Date | 24 October 2018 |
| Creators | Katides, Katina |
| Contributors | Spiegel, Jeffrey, Weinstein, John |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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