Ethical and methodological challenges conducting participative research with transgender and gender-diverse young people: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research with transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) young people is essential to understand their experiences and to be able to propose, implement and adapt 'services' in the broadest sense to meet their needs. However, research outside clinical settings on current experiences and needs of youth under the age of 18 is limited which hinders the development of knowledge on TGD, as well as the development of research informed support practices. Acquiring parental consent for participatory research may present ethical and logistical difficulties, as it could jeopardize the safety, well-being, or confidentiality of adolescent participants. This creates a tension between the adolescent's right to autonomy, privacy, freedom, and all aspects related to the consent of the undera

SUBMITTER: Servais J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11268261 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature