Transition, detransition and retransition: An IPA approach
Research type
Research Study
Full title
What is the experience of adults with a diagnosis of Gender Incongruence at an NHS GIC in England who have sought treatment, but decided to detransition, or retransition during the treatment pathway?
IRAS ID
307378
Contact name
Eileen S Wood
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Birmingham
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 3 days
Research summary
The purpose of the research is to understand the experience of people who have experienced gender dysphoria and have sought treatment as part of their gender transition through an approved NHS Gender Identity Service, and then taken steps to detransition their gender identity. At present few studies exist examining the experience of patients who have detransitioned, and whilst rates of detransition are thought to be low (between 1-13.1%), little is known about the experience, and what support patients may need during this time. Patients who have stopped or paused treatment would be eligible to take part, as recent research suggests the majority of those who detransition do so due to external factors such as a lack of social support, therefore they are likely to retransition and continue treatment. The study aims to interview patients for around one-hour about their experience and use Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to analyse the transcripts. The interview will be recorded on an NHS approved Dictaphone. A questionnaire will also be utilised to gather data about the patients such as their demographics, and treatment pathway. Interviews will be conducted at The University of Birmingham via the online platform Microsoft Teams, to ensure accessibility for patients. The study is being completed by a doctoral student and will commence in September 2022 and be completed by April 2023.
REC name
West Midlands - Black Country Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
22/WM/0149
Date of REC Opinion
2 Aug 2022
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion