What are the differences between gender incongruence and body dysmorphia?
Abstract
Gender incongruence involves a mismatch between experienced gender and assigned sex, potentially leading to gender dysphoria, which includes distress from this incongruence. Body dysmorphia differs as it focuses on perceived appearance defects, independent of gender identity concerns.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
LGBTQ Health
Identity
and Policy
Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026