Kian Jin Tan
Biographic Data
| ID | 5877284 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kian Jin Tan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kian Jin |
| FAMILY NAME | Tan |
| SIGNATURE | TAN K J |
| AFFILIATIONS | La Trobe University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1339-4152 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Countering the ‘monogamy-superiority’ myth: Relationship satisfaction, stigma and health education implications
Background: This discussion paper addresses the health education implications of the enduring ‘monogamy-superiority’ myth – in the form of the assumption that monogamous relationships are inherently healthier, more stable or more fulfilling than consensually non-monogamous (CNM) arrangements. Summary of Evidence: Drawing on recent evidence, we highlight how relationships and sexual satisfaction do not differ significantly between relationship str…
Countering the Monogamy-Superiority Myth: A Meta-Analysis of the Differences in Relationship Satisfaction and Sexual Satisfaction as a Function of Relationship Orientation
The Costs and Benefits of ‘Passing’: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Evidence on Passing for Trans Individuals and Communities
Passing is a contentious issue within the trans community. Some trans people strive to pass as cisgender as an inherent goal or to reduce dysphoria, enhance safety, and potentially to facilitate acceptance. Others argue that trans people should not need to pass and that expectations to do so can cause harm to the trans community. This review aimed to systematically source and synthesize the existing qualitative literature that explores the costs …
Denied, avoided, distressed: Associations between bathroom insecurity and mental health in trans Australian youth
A Qualitative Exploration of Trans Adults’ Experiences of Engaging with Health Professionals in Australia
Introduction Research demonstrates that trans and gender diverse (trans) individuals often encounter health practitioners who are ill-informed and discriminatory. These experiences contribute to healthcare avoidance, increase the risk of self-harm and suicide, and limit access to gender-affirming care. Methods This qualitative study utilised detailed responses to an open-ended survey question within an online survey ( n = 196) to explore the expe…
Health and wellbeing at the intersection of gender modality and ethnicity in Australia
Internalized Sexual Stigma and Mental Health Outcomes for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Asian Americans: The Moderating Role of Guilt and Shame
The literature unequivocally demonstrates that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals experience disproportionate mental health and social wellbeing impacts. Here, we respond to recent calls for research in the field of sexual minority health to better understand why various overlapping and intersecting identities can further drive health disparities. In this paper, we focus on the specific intersections of ethnicity and sexuality for Asian…
Internalized Sexual Stigma and Mental Health Outcomes for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Asian Americans: The Moderating Role of Guilt and Shame
The literature unequivocally demonstrates that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals experience disproportionate mental health and social wellbeing impacts. Here, we respond to recent calls for research in the field of sexual minority health to better understand why various overlapping and intersecting identities can further drive health disparities. In this paper, we focus on the specific intersections of ethnicity and sexuality for Asian…
The Costs and Benefits of ‘Passing’: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Evidence on Passing for Trans Individuals and Communities
Passing is a contentious issue within the trans community. Some trans people strive to pass as cisgender as an inherent goal or to reduce dysphoria, enhance safety, and potentially to facilitate acceptance. Others argue that trans people should not need to pass and that expectations to do so can cause harm to the trans community. This review aimed to systematically source and synthesize the existing qualitative literature that explores the costs …
Denied, avoided, distressed: Associations between bathroom insecurity and mental health in trans Australian youth
A Qualitative Exploration of Trans Adults’ Experiences of Engaging with Health Professionals in Australia
Introduction Research demonstrates that trans and gender diverse (trans) individuals often encounter health practitioners who are ill-informed and discriminatory. These experiences contribute to healthcare avoidance, increase the risk of self-harm and suicide, and limit access to gender-affirming care. Methods This qualitative study utilised detailed responses to an open-ended survey question within an online survey ( n = 196) to explore the expe…
Health and wellbeing at the intersection of gender modality and ethnicity in Australia
Countering the ‘monogamy-superiority’ myth: Relationship satisfaction, stigma and health education implications
Background: This discussion paper addresses the health education implications of the enduring ‘monogamy-superiority’ myth – in the form of the assumption that monogamous relationships are inherently healthier, more stable or more fulfilling than consensually non-monogamous (CNM) arrangements. Summary of Evidence: Drawing on recent evidence, we highlight how relationships and sexual satisfaction do not differ significantly between relationship str…
Countering the Monogamy-Superiority Myth: A Meta-Analysis of the Differences in Relationship Satisfaction and Sexual Satisfaction as a Function of Relationship Orientation
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Gender Roles and Identity Studies (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Health professionals (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (2 works) · Anthropology (1 works)