Transgender Research Questionnaire

Personal Opinions on Transgendered Behavior

NOTE: Answer questions 1 through 54 based on your current overall (average) characteristic, belief, or recollection of past events.

1. I believe my transgendered behavior is a positive influence on my life. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

2. I believe transgendered behavior should be kept private, revealed to no one. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [•] Strongly disagree

3. I wish I were not transgendered. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [•] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

4. I believe my cross-dressing is a sexual fetish; the clothing itself is what arouses me. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [•] Strongly disagree

5. I believe my transgendered behavior is primarily sexually motivated. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [•] Strongly disagree

6. I believe I am an independent thinker, making my own decisions. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

7. Regardless of the gender role I am using, I like intimate contact with other people. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

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8. Regardless of the gender role I am using, I am comfortable in large crowds of people. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [•] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

9. I think a child exhibiting transgendered behavior should be strongly discouraged from displaying that behavior. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [•] Strongly disagree

10. I wish everyone in society would accept me if (when) I openly display my transgendered behavior. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

11. When in the gender role of my genetic sex, I like to meet other persons who I know are transgendered. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

12. I feel that most non-transgendered persons understand transgendered behavior. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [•] Strongly disagree

13. I wish I had the freedom to choose gender role traits freely and use them openly without having to assume an opposite sex gender role. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

14. I am comfortable with having opposite sex gender behavior. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

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15. My self-image in the opposite sex gender role is important to me. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

16. I would prefer being able to freely use the gender role which I believe most appropriate for my feelings at the time. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

17. I have had fantasies of "being" the opposite sex. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

18. I believe I would be fired from my job if my employer found out I was transgendered. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

19. It bothers me when I have to go back to my "assigned" gender role before I am ready to do it. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

20. I think just wearing the clothes of the opposite sex is what arouses me the most sexually. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [•] Strongly disagree

21. When I found out as a child that there was a physical difference between the sexes, I did not like the genitals I had. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

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22. I prefer to be coerced by someone else to cross dress rather than doing it voluntarily. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [•] Strongly disagree

23. Assuming the opposite sex gender role as a fantasy during sex is stimulating for me. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

24. The thought of dying bothers me. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

25. I have a lot of close personal non-transgendered (to my knowledge) friends of the same sex. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree[•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

26. I believe I relate better socially to people of the opposite sex than to those of my own genetic sex. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

27. My transgendered behavior needs have become stronger as I've gotten older. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree[ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

28. I like the feeling I get when I take risks. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

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29. I have been aroused by the fantasy of having sex while in the opposite gender role with a person of the same sex. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [•] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

30. I believe my transgendered behavior is sexually deviant. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [•] Strongly disagree

31. A complete opposite sex image portrayal was important to me during puberty. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [•] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

32. A complete opposite sex image portrayal is important to me now. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [•] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

33. I worry about some of my genetic sex characteristics showing while cross-dressed. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

34. I feel more comfortable interacting on a peer level with those of the opposite sex than with those persons of my own genetic sex. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

35. The sight of my own genitals bothers me (if post-op TS, answer based on pre-op genitals). [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [•] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

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36. I have fantasized about having genitals of the opposite sex. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

37. I am comfortable with having physical characteristics of my own genetic sex. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

38. I feel like I am "killing" my other gender persona when I have to revert back to my "assigned" gender self. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [•] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

39. I have greater admiration for persons of the opposite genetic sex than for those of my own genetic sex. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

40. When in my opposite sex gender role, I try to emulate the opposite sex as closely as possible. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

41. Regardless of my gender role, I get actively involved in activist issues of the opposite genetic sex. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

42. It upsets me when I see someone ridiculing those of the opposite genetic sex. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

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43. I get frustrated when I cannot make my opposite gender role image meet my personal image expectations. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [•] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

44. During childhood, I liked the activities I was expected to do in my "assigned" gender role. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

45. During childhood, I participated in opposite gender role activities. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

46. It upset me during puberty when I developed secondary physical sex characteristics of my genetic sex (eg., facial hair). [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [•] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

47. I think I could be permanently "cured" of transgendered behavior. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree[•] Strongly disagree

48. I believe that I did have a very strong role model for my "assigned" gender role. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

49. I believe that I could choose to completely stop my cross-gender role activities at any time. [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

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50. I think that I was born with the natural character quality of transgender behavior. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

51. I think that my transgender behavior is solely the result of behavior conditioning during my childhood. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [•] Strongly disagree

52. I can totally control when I exhibit transgender behavior (discretionary election of role behavior). [ ] Strongly agree [•] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

53. My self-identification (the "real" me) is more with the opposite genetic sex than with my sex of birth. [ ] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [•] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

54. I get a feeling of euphoria (general well-being) when I assume the opposite genetic sex gender role. [•] Strongly agree [ ] Mostly agree [ ] Ambivalent [ ] Mostly disagree [ ] Strongly disagree

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Transgendered and Sexual Background

NOTE: The following questions will be used to establish a "base-line" for your transgendered behavior and personal history.

55. Do you view your transgendered behavior as a mental illness/disorder?[•] Yes [ ] No

56. Do you think most other people view (would view) your transgendered behavior as a mental illness/disorder? [ ] Yes, most probably [ ] No, they don't [•] Not sure/don't know

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57. Do you view dressing in opposite sex clothing as personally degrading or humiliating? [ ] Yes [•] No

58. My current self-classification of my typical nature of transgendered behavior (mark one) is: [ ] Opposite sex clothing fetishist [•] Transvestite (cross-dresser or TV) [ ] Cross-living, not TS (majority/full-time in opposite role) [ ] Androgyne (non-distinct gender role/appearance) [ ] Pre/post-op transsexual (TS) [ ] Female impersonator (entertainer) [ ] Drag queen (homosexual) [ ] Drag queen (heterosexual) [ ] ________________________________________________

58a. Has your self-classification ever changed? [ ] Yes [•] No

58a1. IF 58a is YES, describe change: ____________________________________________________________

58b. I am taking or have taken opposite sex hormones: [ ] Yes [•] No

58b1. IF 58b is YES, I have taken them for: ________ years _______ months

58b2. IF 58b is YES, have you developed any opposite genetic sex secondary sexual characteristics (eg., breasts)? [ ] Yes [ ] No

58c. Have you had cosmetic surgery to alter appearance to that more characteristic of opposite genetic sex? [ ] Yes [•] No

58d. Have you undergone surgical genital sex reassignment? [ ] Yes [•] No

59. Currently, do/would you feel embarrassed or ashamed if a non- transgendered person sees you while you are dressed in opposite sex clothing? [•] Yes [ ] No

60. Have you ever gone out in public while cross-dressed? [ ] Yes [•] No

60a. IF 60 is YES, have you interacted with non-transgendered people in a public setting? [ ] Yes [ ] No

60b. IF 60 is YES, have you ever been detected ("read") as being transgendered while in public? [ ] Yes [ ] No

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60b1. IF 60b is YES, what was/is your characteristic/typical reaction to being "read"? [ ] Didn't bother me [ ] Embarrassed [ ] Disappointed [ ] Angry [ ] _______________________________

61. My earliest remembrance of transgendered role behavior was: [ ] 1 - 3 years old [•] 4 - 6 years old[ ] 7 - 10 years old [ ] 11 - 15 years old [ ] 16 - 20 years old [ ] 21 or older

62. My approximate age at onset of puberty was: [ ] younger than 8 [ ] 8 - 10 years old [ ] 11 - 13 years old [•] 14 - 16 years old [ ] 17 or older

63. During childhood, my strongest gender identification model was with: [ ] Father [•] Mother [ ] Other: ________________________

64. Do you recall any significant or traumatic childhood event(s) which you believe could have had a bearing on or influenced your transgendered behavior? [ ] Yes [•] No

64a. IF 64 is YES, what was/were it/they? _________________________________________________________________

65. During childhood (pre-puberty) my strongest peer group identification was: [•] Same genetic sex [ ] Opposite genetic sex [ ] None

66. My predominant sexual orientation based on current anatomical sex is: [•] Heterosexual [ ] Homosexual [ ] No predominance [ ] Celibate

67. My perceived sexual orientation based on primary gender identity (IF you have no primary gender identity, but use either gender role about equally, answer both questions below) is:

67a1. Gender identity is female and sexual orientation is predominantly: [ ] Heterosexual [ ] Homosexual [ ] No predominance [ ] Celibate - or - 67a2. Gender identity is male and sexual orientation is predominantly:[•] Heterosexual [ ] Homosexual [ ] No predominance [ ] Celibate

68. During puberty I had both male and female gender role sexual fantasies. [•] Yes [ ] No

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69. My strongest autoerotic sexual arousal during puberty was (choose only one): [ ] Feeling of opposite gender clothing [ ] Nude/semi-nude photograph of same genetic sex [ ] Nude/semi-nude photograph of opposite genetic sex [•] Sight of a particular piece/type of opposite sex clothing [ ] Sight of my genitals [ ] Image in mirror while dressed in opposite sex clothing (and fantasy of being opposite sex) [ ] Fantasy of sex with another of same genetic sex [ ] Fantasy of sex with another of opposite genetic sex [ ] Anal penetration (or fantasy of it) [ ] ___________________________________________________________

70. My least strong autoerotic sexual arousal during puberty was (choose only one): [ ] Feeling of opposite gender clothing [•] Nude/semi-nude photograph of same genetic sex [ ] Nude/semi-nude photograph of opposite genetic sex [ ] Sight of a particular piece/type of opposite sex clothing [ ] Sight of my genitals [ ] Image in mirror while dressed in opposite sex clothing (and fantasy of being opposite sex) [ ] Fantasy of sex with another of same genetic sex [ ] Fantasy of sex with another of opposite genetic sex [ ] Anal penetration (or fantasy of it)

71. My strongest autoerotic sexual arousal presently is (choose only one): [ ] Feeling of opposite gender clothing [ ] Nude/semi-nude photograph of same genetic sex [ ] Nude/semi-nude photograph of opposite genetic sex [•] Sight of a particular piece/type of opposite sex clothing [ ] Sight of my genitals [ ] Image in mirror while dressed in opposite sex clothing (and fantasy of being opposite sex) [ ] Fantasy of sex with another of same genetic sex [ ] Fantasy of sex with another of opposite genetic sex [ ] Anal penetration (or fantasy of it) [ ] ___________________________________________________________

72. My least strong autoerotic sexual arousal presently is (choose only one): [ ] Feeling of opposite gender clothing [ ] Nude/semi-nude photograph of same genetic sex [ ] Nude/semi-nude photograph of opposite genetic sex [ ] Sight of a particular piece/type of opposite sex clothing [ ] Sight of my genitals [ ] Image in mirror while dressed in opposite sex clothing (and fantasy of being opposite sex) [•] Fantasy of sex with another of same genetic sex [ ] Fantasy of sex with another of opposite genetic sex [ ] Anal penetration (or fantasy of it)

73. Suicide: 73a. Have you ever seriously contemplated suicide? [•] Yes [ ] No

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73b. Have you ever attempted suicide? [ ] Yes [•] No

73a1./73b1. IF 73a or 73b is YES, why? _Depression_

74. Drug and alcohol abuse: 74a. Have you ever had a drug abuse problem? [•] Yes [ ] No

74b. Have you ever had an alcohol abuse problem? [•] Yes [ ] No

75. Have you ever had counseling from a mental health professional specifically for problems relating to transgendered behavior? [ ] Yes [•] No

75a. IF 75 is YES, what was the primary aspect or problem you were seeking to resolve? _________________________________________________________________

75b. IF 75 is YES, enter year(s) in which you were counseled (eg., 1971, or 1975-1978) ___________________________________

75c. IF 75 is YES, in your opinion did the professional(s) have sufficient understanding of transgendered behavior to assist you toward resolution of your problem? [ ] Yes [ ] No

75c1. IF 75c is NO, describe generally, area of behavior where the professional lacked sufficient understanding. ____________________________________________________________

76. Have you ever used the services of a "crisis hot-line" or public service information assistance agency specifically for questions/problems relating to transgendered behavior? [ ] Yes [•] No

76a. IF 76 is YES, what was the primary aspect or problem you were seeking to resolve? _________________________________________________________________

76b. IF 76 is YES, enter year(s) you used these service(s) (eg., 1971, or 1975-1978) ___________________________________

76c. IF 76 is YES, in your opinion did the service representative(s) have sufficient understanding of transgendered behavior to assist you toward resolution of your problem? [ ] Yes [ ] No

76c1. IF 76c is NO, describe generally, area where the service representative lacked sufficient understanding. ____________________________________________________________

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Transgendered Character Development

NOTE: The following questions will be used to determine models (if any) of transgender character development.

77. I have more than one opposite sex "persona". [ ] Yes [•] No

77a. IF 77 is YES, the number of opposite sex "personas" is ________.

78. I have chosen a name(s) for my opposite sex "persona(s)". [•] Yes [ ] No

78a. IF 78 is YES, my age(s) when I chose the name(s) was/were __12______________________________.

78b. IF 78 is YES, is/are the name(s) of your opposite sex "persona(s)" somehow related to your given name or surname? [•] Yes [ ] No

78c. IF 78 is YES, have you had your name changed by a court order? [ ] Yes [•] No

79. I believe my opposite sex "persona(s)" is/are "younger" than my physical age. [ ] Yes [•] No

79a. IF 79 is YES, the approximate age difference is ________ years.

79b. IF 79 is YES, has the perceived age differential decreased over the years? [ ] Yes [ ] No

80. I have "purged" (discarded clothing and ceased cross-gender behavior) during my life. [ ] Yes [•] No

80a. IF 80 is YES, approximate number of times I have "purged" is ____________.

80b. IF 80 is YES, I believe the primary reason for my "purge(s)" is ________________________________________________________________.

81. There was a lengthy period (more than a year) in my life when my transgendered behavior was not very frequent. [ ] Yes [•] No

81a. IF 81 is YES, approximate age range was ________ to ________ years old.

81b. IF 81 is YES, in your opinion, what accounted for this? _________________________________________________________________

82. My need to express my opposite sex gender role has increased over the years. [•] Yes [ ] No

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82a. Enter approximate percentage of the time you currently spend in cross-gender role: 10%

82b. IF 82 is YES, approximate age when I first noticed the increase in need was _18_ years old.

82c. IF 82 is YES, I believe the reason for this increase is The birth of my daughter.

83. Being able to interact socially (non-sexually) with others while in my opposite sex "persona" is important to me. [•] Yes [ ] No

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General History and Background

NOTE: The following questions will be used to establish a demographic profile (if any) of transgendered persons.

84. Genetic sex (chromosomal): [•] Male [ ] Female [ ] Intersexed at birth (also mark assigned sex role)

85. Current age range: [ ] under 20 [ ] 20 - 29 [•] 30 - 39 [ ] 40 - 49 [ ] 50 - 59 [ ] 60 or older

86. Race/ethnic group: [ ] Asian/Pacific Islander [ ] Black/African descent [•] White/Caucasian [ ] American Hispanic [ ] Native American/Indian [ ] ________________________

87. Religious belief: [•] Christian [ ] Jewish [ ] Islamic [ ] Hindu [ ] Agnostic [ ] Atheist [ ] ____________________________________

88. Highest education level: [•] Less than 12 years [ ] High school graduate [ ] Junior college graduate [ ] College graduate [ ] Master's degree [ ] Doctoral

89. Current marital status: [•] Presently married or [ ] Divorced, not remarried long-term partnership [ ] Separated, still married [ ] Widower/widow, not remarried [ ] Never married

89a. IF ever married, enter information concerning present spouse/partner (most recent spouse if divorced or widower/widow):

89a1. Genetic sex: [ ] Male [•] Female [ ] Intersexed at birth (also mark assigned sex role)

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89a2. Age range: [ ] under 20 [ ] 20 - 29 [•] 30 - 39 [ ] 40 - 49 [ ] 50 - 59 [ ] 60 or older

89a3. Race/ethnic group: [ ] Asian/Pacific Islander [ ] Black/African descent [•] White/Caucasian [ ] American Hispanic [ ] Native American/Indian [ ] ________________________

89a4. Religious belief: [ ] Christian [ ] Jewish [ ] Islamic [ ] Hindu [•] Agnostic [ ] Atheist [ ] ____________________________________

89a5. Highest education: [ ] Less than 12 years [•] High school grad [ ] Junior college graduate [ ] College graduate [ ] Master's degree [ ] Doctoral

89b. IF ever divorced, enter total number of marriages: _____________

89c. IF ever divorced, was your transgendered behavior a cause in the divorce from either your's or your spouse's perspective? [ ] Yes [ ] No

89d. IF ever married, does/did your spouse/partner (most recent spouse if divorced or widower/widow) learn of your transgendered behavior before or during the marriage/long-term relationship? [ ] Yes, before [•] Yes, during [ ] No, does not know

89d1. IF present/past (most recent) spouse/partner knows/knew, how did your spouse/partner find out? [ ] Accidental/surprise discovery of me while cross-dressed [ ] Accidental discovery of my clothing, makeup, etc. [ ] Told of my cross-dressing by others [•] I told spouse/partner (no accidental discovery) about it

89d2. IF present/past (most recent) spouse/partner knows/knew, rate his/her level of acceptance of behavior (mark all items applicable).

[ ] Hates it and will not talk about it [ ] Ignores it [ ] Does not like it, but will talk about it [•] Accepts and has some understanding [ ] Understands it and interacts with opposite gender role self [ ] Participates in my cross-gender activities outside the home (in public) [ ] Sexually aroused/interested in opposite gender self [ ] Not sure of acceptance level

90. Do you have any children? [•] Yes [ ] No

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90a. IF you have children, enter number of each genetic sex.

Male: ____1____ Female: ___2_____

90b. IF you have children, do any of them know of your transgendered behavior? [•] Yes [ ] No

90b1. IF one or more of the children know, rate generally their average level of acceptance of behavior (mark all items applicable).

[ ] Hates it and will not talk about it [ ] Ignores it [ ] Does not like it, but will talk about it [•] Accepts and has some understanding [ ] Understands it and interacts with opposite gender role self [ ] Participates in my cross-gender activities outside the home (in public) [ ] Not sure of acceptance level

91. Household annual income level: [ ] under $20,000 [•] $20,000 - 29,999 [ ] $30,000 - 39,999 [ ] $40,000 - 49,999 [ ] $50,000 - 69,999 [ ] $70,000 - 99,999 [ ] $100,000 and above

92. Have you ever served in the military? [ ] Yes [•] No

92a. IF 92 is YES, are you currently on active duty or on active reserve status? [ ] Yes [ ] No

92b. IF 92 is YES, what branch of service (if Guard or Reserve, enter branch having overall responsibility for your unit)? [ ] Army [ ] Air Force [ ] Navy [ ] Marine Corps [ ] Activated Coast Guard

92c. IF 92 is YES, have you ever served in direct combat? [ ] Yes [ ] No

92c1. IF 92c is YES, did you find a need for increased cross- dressing after returning to a non-combat environment? [ ] Yes [ ] No

92d. IF 92 is YES, did/do you ever cross-dress during your period of military service? [ ] Yes [ ] No

92d1. IF 92d is YES, to your knowledge, did/do any military superiors know of your cross-dressing? [ ] Yes [ ] No

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reprimand, no action taken, etc.)? ____________________________________________________________

93. Nature of your employment (if retired and/or not presently employed, mark here [ ] and last employment before non-employment below) mark all that apply. [ ] Military [ ] Medical professional [ ] Legal/judicial [ ] Engineering [ ] Education [ ] Management [ ] Computer science [ ] Construction [ ] Financial [ ] Sales [ ] Aviation [ ] Musician [ ] Writer/journalist [ ] Political position [•] Manufacturing [ ] Artist [ ] Personal service [ ] __________________________________

93a. Is/was this employment: [•] Hourly wage [ ] Salaried [ ] Self-employed

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Hypothetical and "Open End" Responses

94. If I could have selected my own sex at birth, it would have been the opposite sex. [•] Yes [ ] No

95. I would like it if I could change my physical sex back and forth at will. [•] Yes [ ] No

96. If I had a choice in being a non-transgendered person or a transgendered one, I would choose to be transgendered. [•] Yes [ ] No

97. If I were trying to give a non-transgendered person understanding of transgendered behavior, the most important point I would try to make would be:

Accept me as I am, as I accept you, But always Remember, Even a rose needs water, from time to time.

98. What do you believe is the greatest problem that transgendered people have within society today?

Ridicule

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Conditions of Survey Accomplishment

99. Were you cross-dressed (CD) when you accomplished this survey? [ ] Completely CD [•] Partially CD [ ] Not CD

100. Were you by yourself or in a group of people when you accomplished this survey? [•] Alone [ ] In a group

100a. IF in a group did you talk about the questions or responses with others in the group? [ ] Yes, talked to others [ ] No, did not talk to others

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