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Coming out as Transgender: The Cisgender Heterosexual Spouse's Perspective.
- Source :
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LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal . Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p291-307. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- When a partner comes out as transgender within the context of an established heterosexual marriage, the impact to the cisgender-heterosexual spouse is often overlooked. The researchers utilized a Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) approach to explore the experiences of cisgender-heterosexual spouses who have had a partner disclose a transgender identity, and what played a role in maintaining their marriage. We interviewed twelve participants whose partners came out as transgender after marriage. Data analysis revealed nine domains: marriage; learning about my partner and transition; learning about myself; family; reactions; mental health; support; social influence; and cultural influence. Findings indicate that participants underwent a vast array of both positive and negative experiences and shared a variety of factors that contributed to their decisions to remain married or not. We discuss implications for clinical practice, limitations, and directions for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 27703371
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178808449
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/27703371.2024.2332592