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Factors Influencing Parental Acceptance of Trans Children and Young People: Findings from Trans Pathways

Trans youth are at high risk of mental health difficulties and negative life events. Strong parental support is highly protective however there is little understanding of what factors facilitate the process of parental understanding and acceptance of a child’s gender identity.

Citation:
Morgan H, Heritage B, Lin A, Perry Y, Cook A, Winter S, Watson V, Wright Toussaint D, O’Donovan A, Almeida R, Strauss P. Factors Influencing Parental Acceptance of Trans Children and Young People: Findings from Trans Pathways. LGBTQ Fam. 2022;18(5):475-94.

Keywords:
Acceptance; Gender identity; parent; parenting; transgender; youth

Abstract:
Trans youth are at high risk of mental health difficulties and negative life events. Strong parental support is highly protective however there is little understanding of what factors facilitate the process of parental understanding and acceptance of a child’s gender identity.