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Here are papers published by people working with ARCTYC.

We know medical research can be hard to understand. So, we provide a quick summary (TLDR) and bullet points about the research (the approach and the findings).

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    By: Schweizer, Austin, Wright, Jackson, Lin, Strauss & Furzer

    TDLR: There are lots of different experiences reported. More research is needed. Stream X in our research focuses more deeply on movement and exercise. Learn more.

    Summary:

    • A scoping review looks for current research and research gaps. Scoping reviews help us explore and get an overview of the topic.

    • Twenty-four articles were in the final analysis of varying quality.

    • The articles reported different things (some low levels compared to global health recommendations, some lower compared to cisgender peers and seven compulsive exercise in trans people).

    • This article says further research is needed regarding the physical activity of trans folks, especially with regard to the impact on health (e.g. excessive, or insufficient levels of activity) and consideration of consistency of physical activity measures and reporting.

    • Stream X in our research focuses more deeply on movement and exercise. Learn more.

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    By: Felicity Austin, Kemi E Wright, Ben Jackson, Ashleigh Lin, Kai Schweizer, Bonnie J Furzer

    TLDR: Trans children and adolescents report lower physical activity participation levels than cisgender peers. Inclusive and safe recreational, sport, and school physical education programs are needed.

    Summary:

    • Trans children and adolescents report lower physical activity participation levels than cisgender peers.

    • Trans children and adolescents experience significant barriers to physical activity compared to cisgender peers.

    • Trans children and adolescents encounter gender-based isolation in sports, PE, or physical activity resulting in mental health-related concerns.

    • Physical activity supports trans youth, enhancing wellbeing and affirming positive gender identity.

    • Inclusive and safe recreational, sport, and school physical education programs are needed.

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  • TLDR means ‘too long didn’t read’

    We use trans inclusively to refer to all gender diverse people, including those who are non-binary, agender, sistergirls, brotherboys, transgender, genderfluid and other terms people identify with.

    See: key terms

  • ARCTYC stands for the Australian Research Consortium for Trans Youth and Children.

    We are funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

    We are many organisations and individuals with professional and lived experience across Australia. Learn more about us.

    We are governed by trans young people, clinicians, trans and cis researchers.

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