Psychometric validation of the polish version of the Utrecht gender dysphoria scale - gender spectrum questionnaire

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The Polish adaptation of the Utrecht Gender Dysphoria Scale - Gender Spectrum addresses the need for inclusive assessment tools for gender-diverse individuals.
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The study involved translating the UGDS-GS into Polish and validating its psychometric properties with a sample of 1,057 participants.
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Exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor structure: Gender dysphoria, Puberty-related distress, and Gender affirmation.
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The scale demonstrated excellent screening accuracy for the Gender dysphoria subscale and good internal consistency across diverse gender identities.
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This adaptation provides a gender-neutral assessment tool, enhancing accessibility to gender dysphoria evaluation in the Polish healthcare context.

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