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Research Interests
Areas of research include gender development in transgender youth and medical decision-making among gender- and sex-diverse youth and their caregivers. Primary areas of clinical interest include depression, anxiety, and trauma among gender diverse/transgender children, adolescents, and young adults, psychosocial issues in the management of differences of sex development (DSD), and behavioral health service delivery in multidisciplinary settings.
Training Experience
2013 | Postdoctoral Fellowship, Northwestern University |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Clinical Psychology, Temple University
… → 2012
Research interests keywords
- Adolescent Health
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Health Psychology
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Medical Decision Making
- Mental Health
- Psychological Issues of Patients Dealing with Medical Illness
- Translational Research
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Grants
- 15 Finished
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A Longitudinal Study of Gender Nonconformity in Prepubescent Children
Chen, D. (PD/PI)
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, National Institutes of Health
3/21/19 → 2/29/24
Project: Research project
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A Longitudinal Study of Gender Nonconformity in Prepubescent Children
Chen, D. (PD/PI), Finlayson, C. A. (Co-Investigator) & Garofalo, R. (Co-Investigator)
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, National Institutes of Health
3/21/19 → 2/29/24
Project: Research project
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Fertility Decision-Making in Transgender Youth and Young Adults
Chen, D. (PD/PI) & Finlayson, C. A. (Co-Investigator)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
9/21/18 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
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Fertility Decision-Making in Transgender Youth and Young Adults
Chen, D. (PD/PI) & Finlayson, C. A. (Co-Investigator)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
9/21/18 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
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Structured Pubertal Suppression Readiness Assessment for Gender Dysphoric Youth
Chen, D. (PD/PI), Finlayson, C. A. (Co-Investigator) & Garofalo, R. (Co-Investigator)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
1/23/17 → 12/31/19
Project: Research project
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Applying Cognitive Behavioral Principles to Promote Health in Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals
Berke, D. S., Liautaud, M. M., Chen, D. & Sloan, C. A., Feb 2024, In: Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. 31, 1, p. 35-47 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Assessing Readiness for Transition From Pediatric to Adult Gender Affirming Care
Katz, J., Ascha, M., Merrick, E., Chen, D., Bowen, D., Jordan, S., Rosoklija, I. & Voss, R., Feb 2024, In: Journal of Adolescent Health. 74, 2, p. 375-380 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Editorial: Recommendations on inclusive language and transparent reporting relating to diversity dimensions for the Journal of Pediatric Psychology and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology
Modi, A. C., Beal, S. J., Becker, S. P., Boerner, K. E., Burton, E. T., Chen, D., Crosby, L. E., Hilliard, M. E., Hood, A. M., Kahhan, N. A., Law, E., Long, K. A., McGrady, M. E., Sweenie, R. E., Thurston, I. B., Valrie, C., Wu, Y. P. & Duncan, C. L., Jan 1 2024, In: Journal of pediatric psychology. 49, 1, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Ethics of Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care: A Case Study Comparison
Jackson, G. R., Chen, D., Coyne, C., Donahue, K. & Campo-Engelstein, L., 2024, In: Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology. 12, 1, p. 104-113 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Healthcare communication satisfaction and psychosocial outcomes in adolescents and young adults with differences of sex development
Liles, S. M., Crerand, C. E., Buchanan, C., Chan, Y. M., Chen, D., Hansen-Moore, J., Tishelman, A. C., Umbaugh, H. & Nahata, L., Aug 2024, In: Patient education and counseling. 125, 108294.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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