The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of an online self-compassion intervention for transgender adolescents, with the aim of improving mental health. Participants identified as transgender or gender expansive, were between the ages of 13 and 17, and lived in the U.S. or Canada. The empirically-based self-compassion program, Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (formerly Making Friends with Yourself) was implemented in eight 1.5 hour sessions on the Zoom platform by two trained instructors. Surveys were administered pre-, post-intervention, and at 3 months follow-up, and qualitative data were collected through end-of-program interviews and open-ended questions on the post-survey. All protocols were approved by the university IRB. Quantitative data analysis included repeated measures ANOVAs, and qualitative data were analyzed via both inductive and deductive methods. Results indicated that all but one psychosocial measure significantly improved from pre- to post-intervention, which then significantly improved at 3-month follow-up; most other improvements were maintained at follow-up. Four themes emerged from the qualitative data: virtual safe space; connection to body; personal growth; and recommended course changes and are discussed. Results suggest that self-compassion interventions can be incorporated into therapy programs to support and improve mental health for transgender adolescents.

Karen Bluth

Christine Lathren

Melissa Clepper-Faith

Lillia M. Larson

Daniel O. Ogunbamowo

Samantha Pflum

Journal of Adolescent Research

The aim of the Journal of Adolescent Research is to publish lively, creative, and informative articles on development during adolescence (ages 10-18) and emerging adulthood (ages 18-25). The journal encourages papers that use qualitative, ethnographic, or other methods that present the voices of adolescents. Few strictly quantitative, questionnaire-based articles are published in the Journal of Adolescent Research, unless they break new ground in a previously understudied area. However, papers that combine qualitative and quantitative data are especially welcome.

The Journal of Adolescent Research aims to publish lively, creative, and informative articles on development during adolescence (ages 10-18) and emerging adulthood (ages 18-25). The journal encourages papers that utilize qualitative, ethnographic, or other methods to present the voices of adolescents. Strictly quantitative, questionnaire-based articles are rarely published in the Journal of Adolescent Research unless they break new ground in previously understudied areas. However, papers that combine qualitative and quantitative data are especially welcome.

《Journal of Adolescent Research》旨在发表关于青少年（10-18岁）和新兴成年期（18-25岁）发展的生动、富有创意和信息丰富的文章。该期刊鼓励采用定性、民族志或其他方法的论文，以呈现青少年的声音。除非在之前未被充分研究的领域开辟新天地，否则《Journal of Adolescent Research》很少发表严格的定量问卷文章。然而，结合定性和定量数据的论文尤其受到欢迎。

Improving Mental Health Among Transgender Adolescents: Implementing Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens

Results suggest that self-compassion interventions can be incorporated into therapy programs to support and improve mental health for transgender adolescents.

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Improving Mental Health Among Transgender Adolescents: Implementing Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens

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