| Description |
1 online resource (xxxii, 357 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
| Series |
Focus on sexuality research, 2195-2264 |
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Focus on sexuality research.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 15, 2013). |
| Contents |
Part I: Developmental Principles. Sex Differentiation: Organizing Effects of Sex Hormones / Julie Bakker -- Genetic Aspects of Gender Identity Development and Gender Dysphoria / Daniel Klink and Martin Den Heijer -- Gender Identity Development: A Biopsychosocial Perspective / Annelou L. C. de Vries, Baudewijntje P. C. Kreukels, Thomas D. Steensma and Jenifer K. McGuire -- Part II: Disorders of Sex Development. The Early Care of the Infant with a Suspected Disorder of Sex Development / S. Faisal Ahmed -- A Noncategorical Approach to the Psychosocial Care of Persons with DSD and Their Families / David E. Sandberg and Tom Mazur -- Psychosexual Development in Individuals with Disorders of Sex Development / Birgit Köhler , Martina Jürgensen, Eva Kleinemeier and Ute Thyen -- Gender Dysphoria -- Gender Identity Diagnoses: History and Controversies / Jack Drescher -- Care for Gender-Dysphoric Children / Domenico Di Ceglie -- Models of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria / Kenneth J. Zucker, Hayley Wood and Doug P. VanderLaan -- Early Medical Intervention in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria / Henriette A. Delemarre-van de Waal -- Medical Treatment for Children with Gender Dysphoria: Conceptual and Ethical Issues / Simona Giordano -- Care for Adults with Gender Dysphoria / Griet De Cuypere and Luk Gijs -- Psychiatric Comorbidity in Adults with Gender Identity Problems / Luk Gijs, Ellis van der Putten-Bierman and Griet De Cuypere -- Sex Reassignment: Endocrinological Interventions in Adults with Gender Dysphoria / Louis Gooren and Henk Asscheman -- Surgical Interventions for Gender Dysphoria / Stan J. Monstrey, Marlon Buncamper and Mark-Bram Bouman -- The Impact of Stigma on Transgender Identity Development and Mental Health / Walter Bockting -- Identity: A Historical and Political Reflection / Friedemann Pfäfflin. |
| Summary |
The formation of gender identity is a singularly complex part of an individual's development. When this process is further complicated by conflict between experienced gender and assigned gender or by medical conditions affecting sex development, lifetime consequenses can result. Gender Dysphoria and Disorders of Sex Development offers up-to-date understanding and interventions in one comprehensive volume featuring expert coverage of developmental trajectories, comorbid conditions, current medical and psychological treatments, and an instructive history of professional conceptualizations of gender dysphoria (GD) and disorders of sex development (DSD). Introductory chapters analyze the roles of sex hormones and genetics in brain organization and introduce an integrative biopsychosocial model of gender development. A framework for age-appropriate treatment for children (including guidelines for working with infants), adolescents, and adults is the book's core. And as sex reassignment continues to prove a viable option for some individuals, the latest endocrine-based and surgical interventions for adults are discussed as well. Throughout, this groundbreaking reference work emphasizes empirical knowledge, compassion, a strong ethical base, and coordinated interdisciplinary care. Among the topics covered: Genetic aspects of gender identity development and gender dysphoria Psychosexual development in individuals with disorders of sex development Gender identity diagnoses: history and controversies Early medical intervention in adolescents with gender dysphoria Psychiatric comorbidity in adults with gender identity problems The impact of stigma on transgender identity development and mental health For researchers and clinicians, including psychologists, psychiatrists, endocrinologists, and surgeons working in the field of GD and DSD, Gender Dysphoria and Disorders of Sex Development provides a unique view of the state of the field and recommendations for future research and care. |
| Note |
GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Gender dysphoria.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Illness.
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Droit.
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Sciences sociales.
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Sciences humaines.
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Gender identity disorders. (OCoLC)fst00939600
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| Indexed Term |
Sexual behavior. |
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Developmental psychology. |
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Psychology. |
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Gender Studies. |
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Psychology Research. |
| Added Author |
Kreukels, Baudewijntje P. C.
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Steensma, Thomas D.
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Vries, Annelou L. C. de.
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| ISBN |
9781461474418 (electronic bk.) |
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1461474418 (electronic bk.) |
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