2021/05/06 by Tee Chuanromanee, Ronald Metoyer · 1 citation
Computer Science · Psychology · #Innovative Human-Technology Interaction #Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology #Digital Mental Health Interventions
paper · doi:10.1145/3411764.3445276
openalex publication_date 2021/05/06 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
Health and well-being are integral parts of the human experience, and yet due to numerous factors are inaccessible for many communities. The transgender community is no exception and faces increased risk for both physical and mental illness. This population faces many unique challenges before, during, and after transition. To gain a deeper understanding of the trans community’s health and well-being needs, we conducted twenty-one interviews with transgender individuals to determine how they navigated their identities and transitions. From our interviews, we examine and highlight the unique needs of the trans population with respect to health, well-being, identity, and transition. We discuss how designers can better understand and accommodate the diversity of this community, give suggestions for the design of technologies for trans health and well-being, and contribute open areas of research.