Dimensions of Gender Euphoria: Social, Self, and Community Affirmation

Gender euphoria encompasses positive feelings stemming from a person’s gender identity, expression, or affirmation, and many trans and gender diverse people see it as important for wellbeing. However, gender euphoria has received little empirical attention and lacked a means for comprehensive evaluation. Consequently, little is known regarding the factors associated with gender euphoria, or how experiences of gender euphoria vary across different subpopulations. Collectively, the studies comprising this thesis advance understanding of gender euphoria and produce knowledge to inform future research and guide community organisations, gender affirming care providers, and mental health supports to actively promote trans wellbeing.