Considerations for Culturally Sensitive Research With Transgender Adults: A Qualitative Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Transgender (trans) individuals have historically been left out of research, and previous work has often conflated gender identity with sexual orientation. Furthermore, language used in psychology measures is often heteronormative and uses binary gendered language (e.g., "him"/"her"). The aim of the current study was to provide empirically derived guidance on conducting culturally sensitive research with transgender participants using qualitative data. We recruited trans individuals, ages 18 to 44, to participate in an anonymous, qualitative, national online survey as part of a quantitative study on the relationships among minority stress, sexual behavior, and mental health. The qualitative portion included four open-ended feedback questions. We identified four overarching themes regarding

SUBMITTER: Staples JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7064308 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature