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This research aims to explore the motivations and behaviors related to eating and exercise in trans and gender diverse adults.

April 5, 2026Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender DiversityOpen Access

Eating and exercise motivation and behaviors in trans and genderdiverse adults: A mixed methods study.

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KSKai Schweizer MMMarion MundtEdith Cowan University MAMrs Felicity AustinThe Kids Research Institute Australia

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Mixed methods study finds complex interplay between gender diversity, identity, and eating behaviors in trans and gender diverse adults, highlighting new insights for interventions.

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This research aims to explore the motivations and behaviors related to eating and exercise in trans and gender diverse adults.
Mixed methods approach utilizing online surveys and qualitative analysis.
Surveys included demographics and standardized questionnaires (BEQ, CET, EDE-QSF).
Analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Spearman's correlation for quantitative data.
Qualitative data was analyzed using a reflexive thematic approach to identify key themes.
37.3% of participants reported a diagnosis of an eating disorder.
32.3% showed current clinical symptoms based on the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire.
Four main themes were identified: drivers of behavior, environment and safety, life stage challenges, and social norms.

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Schweizer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d1fc28a79560c99a0a1d0f https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000910

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Mixed methods study finds complex interplay between gender diversity, identity, and eating behaviors in trans and gender diverse adults, highlighting new insights for interventions.

Eating and exercise motivation and behaviors in trans and genderdiverse adults: A mixed methods study.

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