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Title: Trans Community: Sense of Community?
Post by: Shana A on March 05, 2012, 05:58:59 PM
Post by: Shana A on March 05, 2012, 05:58:59 PM
Trans Community: Sense of Community?
http://research.cristanwilliams.com/trans-community-sense-of-community/ (http://research.cristanwilliams.com/trans-community-sense-of-community/)
I've set up a survey for the trans community using the "Sense of Community Index-2" (SCI-2) research tool. For some time I've wanted to do this survey with the trans community.
Take the survey here.
For some time, I've seen and heard subjective assertions like:
I love the transgender community!
I hate the transgender community!
There is no such thing as a transgender community!
I wish the transgender community was stronger where I live!
Additionally, I've often thought that one's sense of community within the "transgender community" seems largely dependent upon where one lives and where one first encountered the trans community. A sense of community is tied to everything from one's overall wellbeing to the efficacy of health interventions. In fact, community is so important, the APA has a specific division focusing exclusively on community psychology.
http://research.cristanwilliams.com/trans-community-sense-of-community/ (http://research.cristanwilliams.com/trans-community-sense-of-community/)
I've set up a survey for the trans community using the "Sense of Community Index-2" (SCI-2) research tool. For some time I've wanted to do this survey with the trans community.
Take the survey here.
For some time, I've seen and heard subjective assertions like:
I love the transgender community!
I hate the transgender community!
There is no such thing as a transgender community!
I wish the transgender community was stronger where I live!
Additionally, I've often thought that one's sense of community within the "transgender community" seems largely dependent upon where one lives and where one first encountered the trans community. A sense of community is tied to everything from one's overall wellbeing to the efficacy of health interventions. In fact, community is so important, the APA has a specific division focusing exclusively on community psychology.