Abstract
BackgroundResilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress, and it is a predictor of mental health status that specifically indicates self-esteem, perceived social support, emotion-oriented coping, and a sense of personal mastery.The third gender known better as transgender has existed in every culture, race, class, and religion since the inception of human life has been recorded and analyzed. In spite of many advances and reforms, the current plight of transgender is far from being satisfactory. The social integration of transgender with the mainstream community is practically non-existent even today.Aim and objectiveThe objective of the study is to assess the level of resilience among transgenders at selected areas in Puducherry, India, and to find out the association between the levels of resilience among transgenders with the selected demographic variables.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the selected areas of Puducherry, India, adopting a linear snowball sampling method after consultation with the Nayaks (heads of transgenders) of the transgender groups, and 100 transgenders were enrolled who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and consented to participate in the research.ResultsAbout 29 (29%) transgenders were in the age group of 31-40 years, 28 (28%) were in the age group of 21-30 years, 24 (24%) were in the group of 41-50 years, and 19 (19%) were in the age group of 51 and above. In education status, 38 (38%) had secondary education, 23 (23%) had primary education, 20 (20%) had higher secondary education, 12 (12%) had graduation and above, and seven (7%) were diploma holders. Moreover, 54 (54%) were employed, and 46 (46%) were unemployed; 81 (81%) were residing in rural areas, and 19 (19%) were residing in urban areas. The study revealed that 53 (53%) of them had average resilience, 28 (28%) had the least resilience, and 19 (19%) had the highest resilience among transgenders. The minimum score was 28.0, and the maximum score was 52.0. The mean score was 42.50 with a standard deviation of 4.61. The median value was 43.0.ConclusionTransgenders exhibit low and average resilience that reflects poor mental health status among them. The educational status was found to be associated with the level of resilience. Proper education among transgenders would help in improving their resilience and betterment of their life.
Highlights
Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors [1]
About 29 (29%) transgenders were in the age group of 31-40 years, 28 (28%) were in the age group of 21-30 years, 24 (24%) were in the group of 41-50 years, and 19 (19%) were in the age group of 51 and above
Resilience is a predictor of mental health status that indicates self-esteem, perceived social support, emotion-oriented coping, and a sense of personal mastery [2]
Summary
Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors [1]. It means "bouncing back" from difficult experiences. Resilience is a predictor of mental health status that indicates self-esteem, perceived social support, emotion-oriented coping, and a sense of personal mastery [2]. Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress, and it is a predictor of mental health status that indicates self-esteem, perceived social support, emotion-oriented coping, and a sense of personal mastery. The social integration of transgender with the mainstream community is practically non-existent even today
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