Examining The Impact Of Uncertainty On Psychological Distress Among Transgender Individuals In Pakistan: The Moderating Effect Of Psychological Capital
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Abstract
The primary objective of this study was to investigate the associations between psychological distress, namely anxiety and depression, and the levels of uncertainty experienced by a sample of transgender persons (n = 124). The term "transgender" refers to an individual within the transgender community whose gender identification does not align strictly with the conventional male and female binary. Within the cohort of individuals, a majority of 55% (n = 69) indicated the presence of clinical depression, whereas a minority of 45% (n = 55) reported experiencing clinical anxiety. After excluding coping techniques from the analysis, a significant correlation was seen between psychological capital and anxiety and depression. This suggests that higher levels of psychological capital, namely optimism, are related to lower levels of anxiety and dejection. There is a positive association between greater tendencies to engage in avoidant coping strategies, such as emotional repression, and elevated levels of anxiety and depression. Conversely, there is a negative association between greater tendencies to engage in facilitative coping strategies, such as seeking assistance, and reduced levels of anxiety. Individuals who reported employing higher levels of psychological capital as a coping strategy had a lower prevalence of anxiety. Participants who possessed higher levels of psychological capital reported experiencing lower levels of anxiety, whereas participants with lower levels of psychological capital reported experiencing higher levels of anxiety. This study explores the concerns associated with providing therapeutic services to individuals who identify as transgender within a clinical environment.