Detransition Measure

Abstract

The Detransition Measure (Pullen Sansfaçon et al., 2023) is a survey designed to evaluate the characteristics and experiences of providers who work directly with trans and nonbinary youth (TNBY), including those who have discontinued a gender transition. This instrument was developed for an international online survey study involving English- and French-speaking providers in trans health care. The constructs measured in this sample were developed by the research team based on their understanding of discontinuation. No data is Available regarding the reliability or validity results for these items.

Keywords

Trans and Nonbinary Youth; Provider Perspectives; Provider Characteristics; Attitudes and Beliefs About Gender Transition; Discontinuation of Transitions; Belief About Discontinuation; Detransition

Authors

Pullen Sansfaçon, Annie; Planchat, Tommly; Gelly, Morgane A.; Baril, Alexandre; Susset, Françoise; Millette, Mélanie

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Purpose

The primary purpose of this survey is to measure the experiences of youth who have discontinued a gender transition from the perspectives of the providers who work with them.

Validity

No data is Available.

Reliability

No data is Available.

Factor Analysis

No data is Available.

Instrument: Detransition Measure

Test Type

Original Survey

Format

The survey measures provider characteristics through a series of multiple-choice and closed-ended questions. Attitudes and beliefs about gender transition are assessed using 18 items, primarily answered on a Likert scale (strongly agree; agree; uncertain; disagree). Responses concerning the discontinuation of transitions are provided on a Likert scale (yes: describes the situation well; a bit: somewhat describes the situation; no: does not describe the situation; not applicable/I don’t know) for 36 statements. Beliefs about discontinuation are also assessed on a Likert scale (strongly agree; agree; uncertain; disagree) across a total of 19 statements. The administration method is electronic.

Language Available

English; French

Population Group

Human; Male; Female

Age Group

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

Population Details

The respondents are providers working directly with Trans and Nonbinary Youth (TNBY). The study included providers from Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Test Methodology

The instrument was designed for a study conducted with an international sample of English- and French-speaking providers in trans health care. The constructs were measured using items created by the research team based on their knowledge of discontinuation.

Keywords

Health Personnel Attitudes; Transgender; Transgender (Attitudes Toward); Gender Nonconforming; Health Care Personnel Measures; Gender Transition

Authors

Author ORCID Identifier

• Pullen Sansfaçon, Annie: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2286-8997

Affiliation

• Pullen Sansfaçon, Annie: Université de Montréal, School of Social Work

• Planchat, Tommly: Université de Montréal, School of Social Work

• Gelly, Morgane A.: Université de Montréal, School of Social Work

• Baril, Alexandre: University of Ottawa, School of Social Work

• Susset, Françoise: Centre de santé Méraki

• Millette, Mélanie: Université du Québec à Montréal, Departement of Communication

Email addresses

• Pullen Sansfaçon, Annie: [email protected]

Correspondence Address

Pullen Sansfaçon, Annie: Université de Montréal, School of Social Work, Pavilion Lionel Groulx, CP6128 Succ. Centre Ville, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3C3J7, [email protected]

Permissions & Fee and Test Year

The Detransition Measure is not commercial. No fee is required for its use. The test was developed in 2023. Permissions can be obtained by contacting the corresponding author.

References

Pullen Sansfaçon, A., Planchat, T., Gelly, M. A., Baril, A., Susset, F., & Millette, M. (2025). Understanding the experiences of youth who have discontinued a gender transition: Provider perspectives. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 12(1), 154–164. https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000644

Items of the Detransition Measure

No data is Available regarding the specific items of the Detransition Measure.