Researchers at Douglas College in British Columbia are seeking participants for a study being conducted as part of an undergraduate honours project aimed at better understanding the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse individuals with eating disorder treatment and services in Canada. Your input will help build knowledge that could inform more accessible, inclusive, and effective supports in the future.
Participant Eligibility:
- Age 18 or older
- Identify as a gender different from sex assigned at birth
- Have experience with an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviours (no diagnosis required)
- Have interacted with formal and/or informal eating disorder services (formal services include areas such as treatment through the healthcare system and private providers; informal services include areas such as peer support, online recovery communities, and self-help resources)
- Live in Canada
What’s Involved:
- Complete an anonymous online questionnaire (~30 minutes)
- Answer multiple-choice and open-ended questions about your experiences with eating disorder services
- You can skip questions or exit anytime
This study has been approved by the Douglas College Research Ethics Board.
IRB NUMBER: REB-FY2026-25
