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KMID : 0607320230320010001
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2023 Volume.32 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.13
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Living in Pain and Stigma: A Look at Lived Experiences of Mothers with Transsexual Adult Children
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Khodabakhshi-Koolaee Anahita
Kaviani Leila
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Abstract
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Purpose: A mother whose child wants to undergo gender transitioning may have different and even challengingexperiences. These challenges are much more intense in the Middle East and Muslim countries than west countries,which are very conservative towards changes. This study aimed to explore lived experiences of mothers withtranssexual adult children.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using a descriptive phenomenologicalapproach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 mothers with transsexual adult childrenin 2021 from cities of Iran. Collected data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step method.
Results: Data analysisrevealed that lived experiences of mothers could be divided into five main themes: “mother’s negative and painfulfeelings”, “mother’s concerns about the future of the child”, and “Frustration in the face of negative and maliciousreactions from family and intimate people”, “social stigma”, and “lack of professional and government support”.
Discussion: Findings of this study suggest that unawareness and inadequate information about transsexualism andgender change could cause fear, shame, and confusion in mothers with transsexual adult children. Non-governmentalorganizations and support associations in countries that are religiously conservative can serve as centers for informingthe public and increasing their awareness.
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KEYWORD
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Transsexual persons, Gender identity, Mother, Adult children, Parenting
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