Clin Psychol Rev August 2020 PMID 32629301

The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis.

Kate Cooper, Ailsa Russell, William Mandy, Catherine Butler

Mentions

22
Peak: 3 in Sep 2023
across 5 sources since Jul 2020

Extended reach

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Total likes

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Jul 2020 – Jul 2025

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What people are saying

The overall tone suggests that participants recognize the article as an important resource, with comments like ‘getting better at identifying states of being’ indicating interest. However, some discussions, such as accusations of dishonesty or references to morality, show varying levels of engagement and impact, emphasizing the controversial nature of the social issues involved.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions acknowledge the existence and importance of the publication, but there are conflicting views about accuracy and implications.

InterestModerate interest

Many comments express curiosity or recognition of the topic's relevance, though some dismiss it or focus on specific aspects like morality.

EngagementModerate engagement

The conversations include references to methods, interpretations, and social implications, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions show that the publication influences debates about gender dysphoria, social perceptions, and related moral concerns.

Abstract in brief

  • The review explores the lived experiences of adults with gender dysphoria, highlighting key themes like distress from gender identity dissonance, societal impact, and internal struggles such as rejection and transphobia.
  • It found that societal reactions, including misgendering and expectations, significantly influence an individual's emotional well-being, creating a cycle where gender feelings and societal responses affect each other.
  • The study emphasizes the complex nature of gender dysphoria, showing how personal feelings about gender are deeply interconnected with social experiences and external challenges faced by transgender individuals.]

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Camicia Rossa
@Itagen5 · X

@CPBritain Read literally anything on the topic and get your head out of your collective ass. https://t.co/5lfQIaK7pU https://t.co/obSN5WfVzn https://t.co/PfDswwvKu7 https://t.co/QoeCd21Jsb

Mar 30, 2023 · 5 likes · 2,044 followers View post →
stand77
@Stephenrblv · X

The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis https://t.co/r0qar08E72

Jun 3, 2024 · 907 followers View post →
Alyx
@AKtheEngineer · X

@CentristRambler @nellstock @PlaceSteph @RachelWilde13 @Sationhund @SVPhillimore @runninglate101 @mindsci "The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis" Is also a good introduction to the topic. But be careful, all those studies of actual people and their experiences might disagree with your ill informed rhetoric.

Nov 22, 2020 · 623 followers View post →
Cameron Brodie
@CameronBro86170 · X

@aefondms @RoisinMichaux We're getting better at identifying 'states of being' but there's still plenty of room for improvement. The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis https://t.co/4wjDTvcafr

Sep 15, 2023 · 436 followers View post →
Cameron Brodie
@CameronBro86170 · X

@inmyownfashion2 Though mixed sex sport, particularly combat, is wrong on every level, it undermines your position by referring to gender-incongruous individuals as perverts. The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis https://t.co/4wjDTvcafr

Sep 15, 2023 · 436 followers View post →
Cameron Brodie
@CameronBro86170 · X

@MarySte82827571 @bjportraits @11thBlog I have never suggested that humans can choose or change our sex, but I'm not prepared to deny the existence of often traumatised and vulnerable individuals. The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis https://t.co/4wjDTvcafr

Sep 14, 2023 · 436 followers View post →

All mentions

Furious Femme
@terrifiedintersex.bsky.social · Bluesky

ScienceDirect. (2020). The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review, 78, 101858.

Jul 9, 2025 · 1 share View post →
Ellie
@elliekane.bsky.social · Bluesky

Also contributes to distress in this systematic review pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32629301/

Jun 17, 2025 · 1 share View post →
sheethaduskrunner.bsky.social
@sheethaduskrunner.bsky.social · Bluesky

The only way I know that might address your wish for a majority review is a meta study like this: Cooper, K., Russell, A., Mandy, W., & Butler, C. (2020). The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Clinical psychology review, 80, 101875.

Dec 18, 2024 · 1 share View post →
stand77
@Stephenrblv · X

The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis https://t.co/r0qar08E72

Jun 3, 2024 · 907 followers View post →
Uncle
@cosmops2 · X

@WhiskyWizard31 @KenRob88048808 @JP__75 Not if its title gives the lie to the assertion. Your "proof" is entitled The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. You failed, liar.

Dec 23, 2023 · 93 followers View post →
Uncle
@cosmops2 · X

@WhiskyWizard31 @KenRob88048808 @JP__75 "The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis". You failed, liar. Nothing in there about pre-pubescent people. Why can't you be honest? Some sort of morality dysphoria, is it?

Dec 23, 2023 · 93 followers View post →
Cameron Brodie
@CameronBro86170 · X

@inmyownfashion2 Though mixed sex sport, particularly combat, is wrong on every level, it undermines your position by referring to gender-incongruous individuals as perverts. The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis https://t.co/4wjDTvcafr

Sep 15, 2023 · 436 followers View post →
Cameron Brodie
@CameronBro86170 · X

@aefondms @RoisinMichaux We're getting better at identifying 'states of being' but there's still plenty of room for improvement. The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis https://t.co/4wjDTvcafr

Sep 15, 2023 · 436 followers View post →
Cameron Brodie
@CameronBro86170 · X

@MarySte82827571 @bjportraits @11thBlog I have never suggested that humans can choose or change our sex, but I'm not prepared to deny the existence of often traumatised and vulnerable individuals. The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis https://t.co/4wjDTvcafr

Sep 14, 2023 · 436 followers View post →
Ember
@MoonlitRain0000 · X

@TortieCats @PumpkinPatch200 @ardnazx @babybeginner @elonmusk @JamesEsses I did actually, sorry. Here’s the original one I meant to send along with more. https://t.co/tgupHsjonW https://t.co/FQarSJn0FX https://t.co/uixOO1M0my

Jun 22, 2023 · 141 followers View post →
Camicia Rossa
@Itagen5 · X

@CPBritain Read literally anything on the topic and get your head out of your collective ass. https://t.co/5lfQIaK7pU https://t.co/obSN5WfVzn https://t.co/PfDswwvKu7 https://t.co/QoeCd21Jsb

Mar 30, 2023 · 5 likes · 2,044 followers View post →
Alyx
@AKtheEngineer · X

@CentristRambler @nellstock @PlaceSteph @RachelWilde13 @Sationhund @SVPhillimore @runninglate101 @mindsci "The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis" Is also a good introduction to the topic. But be careful, all those studies of actual people and their experiences might disagree with your ill informed rhetoric.

Nov 22, 2020 · 623 followers View post →
#Autism
@Autism_Journal · X

The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. https://t.co/rwpcVdoUB7 #PubMed #Autism

Jul 7, 2020 · 388 followers View post →
#Transgender
@Transgender_Sci · X

The phenomenology of gender dysphoria in adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. https://t.co/wEHs5GYmEc #PubMed #Transgender

Jul 7, 2020 · 194 followers View post →