Researchers debunk myth that up to 90% of trans children 'grow out of it'

"The study, titled 'Desistance: A multimethod review of the literature on gender identity variability in transgender and gender diverse youth,' comes from researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University. The study challenges the claim that '60 per cent to 90 per cent of youth presenting for care 'desist' from a transgender identity.'"

"The researchers found that 'desistance' could be 'estimated to be as low as zero per cent to as high as 100 per cent, depending on how the studies' data were interpreted.' They also concluded that rates of persistence of transgender identity could also be within the same percentage range."

"Catherine Wall, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and the study's lead author, stated: 'We should rely on accuracy with our science, and we should rely on accurate science to guide legislation.'"

A study from Virginia Commonwealth University challenges the notion that most trans children revert to cisgender identities. The research analyzed 11 studies referenced in a 2016 blog post claiming high desistance rates. Findings indicate that desistance rates could range from zero to 100 percent, depending on data interpretation. The study emphasizes the importance of accurate scientific data in informing legislation and critiques the reliance on outdated studies with small sample sizes. The lead author advocates for accuracy in scientific discourse regarding transgender identities.

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