Mental Health and Quality of Life of Transgender in Relation to Discrimination in Rajasthan

Authors

  • Dr. Hema Kumari Mehar Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Ms. Divya Verma Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, University College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1201.089

Keywords:

Discrimination, Mental Health, Quality of Life, Transgender

Abstract

Current study was performed to explore the relationship of discrimination with mental health and quality of life among transgender population. The sample consist 120 transgender from Rajasthan. A snowball sampling technique was used to collect the data. The results show that ‘Guru’ (Leaders) were perceived more discrimination in comparison to their ‘Chellas’ (Students). It was also found that ‘Guru’ (Leaders) have poor mental health and quality of life in comparison to their ‘Chellas’ (Students). Discrimination was negatively related to mental health and quality of life.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Dr. Hema Kumari Mehar, & Ms. Divya Verma. (2022). Mental Health and Quality of Life of Transgender in Relation to Discrimination in Rajasthan. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.25215/1201.089

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): Volume 12, Issue 1, January-March, 2024

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