Developing Resilience in Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals - Exploring the Impact of Social Challenges in the Metaverse
This study tests whether a support group held in the Metaverse (a virtual reality environment) can help transgender and nonbinary individuals build resilience and cope with social challenges. Participants will engage with others in a safe virtual space designed to strengthen emotional well-being and personal strength.
Key Objective: The trial is testing whether virtual support groups in the Metaverse can effectively help gender diverse people develop greater resilience and emotional coping skills.
Who to Consider: Transgender and nonbinary individuals interested in building resilience and connecting with others in a virtual support group setting should consider enrolling.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of conducting a support group in the Metaverse designed to develop and/or improve resilience in gender diverse people. By exploring the impact of different social challenges in a virtual environment, the main question it aims to answer is whether this approach on conducting support group sessions with gender diverse people will strengthen their resilience and associated abilities (self-compassion) compared to a control group and a waitlist.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Gender diverse people with a stable gender-identity or questioning Exclusion Criteria: * Formally diagnosed with a mental disorder * Not being part of the gender minority population * Younger than 18