Families in transition: The lived experience of parenting a transgender child
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Linda D. Wagner, EdD, MSN; Elizabeth M. Armstrong, DNP, MSN -- School of Nursing, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
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- University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
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.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Parent's Experience; Transgender; Transition |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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