Self- Esteem and Interpersonal Support Among Transgender. A Correlational Study

Authors

  • Pavitira M Student, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute
  • Manoj R Head of the Department, Department of Psychology, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute
  • Divya Devi Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1402.039

Keywords:

Self- Esteem, Interpersonal Support and Transgender

Abstract

The present study explored the relationship between self-esteem and interpersonal support among transgender. A quantitative correlational research design was adopted, and 100 transgender individuals were selected through purposive sampling technique.  The tools used to collect the data were the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, developed by Morris Rosenberg in 1965 and Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL), developed by Sheldon Cohen, Harry M. Hoberman, Ronald Mermelstein, and Thomas Kamarck in 1983, along with demographic details. The data collected for this study were analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). The results indicated a significant association between self-esteem and interpersonal support among transgender.

Published

2026-06-30

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): Volume 14, Issue 2, April-June, 2026

Section

Articles

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