Abstract
This qualitative study explored parent's experiences of their child undergoing gender transition. Data analysis yielded themes that begin to identify the complex nature and struggles parents face as they encounter the emotional and physical aspects of this transition. Implications for holistic nursing practice, policy and education will be discussed.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Parent's Experience, Transgender, Transition
Recommended Citation
Wagner, Linda D. and Armstrong, Elizabeth M., "Families in transition: The lived experience of parenting a transgender child" (2019). INRC (Congress). 382.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/382
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Families in transition: The lived experience of parenting a transgender child
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This qualitative study explored parent's experiences of their child undergoing gender transition. Data analysis yielded themes that begin to identify the complex nature and struggles parents face as they encounter the emotional and physical aspects of this transition. Implications for holistic nursing practice, policy and education will be discussed.