Introduction. This paper examines how the concept of
embodied cognition can be used to better understand information
experiences where an individual’s body plays a major role. We will
examine information grounded in body-based actions, as well as
information sharing through bodies and gender expression on transgender
people. The term ‘transgender’ is used as an umbrella term for diverse
gender-variant identities.

Method. The data includes 25 semi-structured interviews with Finnish binary and non-binary transgender people.

Analysis. Interviews were analysed with a combination of theoretically and empirically driven content analysis.

Results. Embodiment plays a significant role in
transgender people’s information experiences in relation to their gender
identity. These information experiences involve knowledge derived from
emotions, affects and senses. Gender expression happens in relation to
others. Moreover, gender expression is constantly created and shared
with others through dress and style.

Conclusions. In the context of information seeking
and the sharing of intimate and personal topics, the concept of embodied
cognition deepens the understanding of information as embodied,
situational and social. This concept offers a new perspective of
information experiences as embodied, and it helps to dismantle the
body-mind dichotomy.