THE IMPACT OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL STIGMA ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF TRANSGENDERS IN PAKISTAN: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE
The social stigma, rejection and discrimination experienced by transgender (khwaja sira) people in Pakistan is widespread and puts them at a higher risk of psychological issues. The present study was based on Minority Stress Theory and the psychological mediation theory, which was based on perceived social stigma and m...