The Needs of Gender-Variant Children and Their Parents: A Parent Survey

作者：Elizabeth Riley, Gomathi Sitharthan, Lindy Clemson, Milton Diamond · 发表于：International Journal of Sexual Health · 年份：2011 · DOI：10.1080/19317611.2011.593932 · 被引用次数：106 · 研究领域：LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy、Gender Roles and Identity Studies、Feminist Theory and Gender Studies

Parents of children with gender-variant behavior, while doing their best to handle their child's preferences and needs, are forced to contend with societal bias and assumptions that allow their children to be marginalized. This exploratory investigation aims to provide a basis for supporting all children with gender variance and their parents by identifying their needs. An Internet survey was designed to elicit the experiences of parents with gender-variant children to identify the needs of both parents and children. Data were analyzed using content analysis to establish the major themes. The dominant identified needs for parents were related to finding correct information and obtaining professional support, parenting strategies, and peer support. The children's primary needs were related to discussing their feelings, being accepted, and being supported to express their gender preference.