Perceptions and worldviews of Transgender individuals

Eiji Yamamura ()

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Abstract: This study explores the different subjective values held by transgender people, including their subjective well-being, self-reported health status, and career-oriented decision-making. Using an individual-level panel dataset of over 19,000 observations, we discovered the following statistically significant findings: (1) The likelihood of transgender people being happy and healthy is lesser than that of non-transgender people by 7% and 12%, respectively. (2) The likelihood of transgender people supporting women empowerment and giving importance to changing one's behavior for a desirable spouse is 5% lesser than that of non-transgender people. Transgender individuals are also less likely than others to endorse gender-related statements, irrespective of their direction. (3) Transgender people are 12% less likely than non-transgender people to make independent decisions for their future career and 2% more likely to follow their parents' and teachers' opinions. (4) Transgender people are 5% more likely to generally distrust others than non-transgender people. Transgender people's subjective well-being and health status outcomes are consistent with those of previous studies, whereas their results for gender-related issues and decision-making do not align with the progressive view.

Date: 2026-03
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