Strength in the Face of Adversity: Resilience Strategies of Transgender Individuals |
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| Authors: | Anneliese A Singh Danica G Hays Laurel S Watson |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, The University of Georgia;2. Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, Old Dominion University;3. Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, Georgia State University. |
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| Abstract: | This phenomenological inquiry explored the lived experiences of resilience of 21 transgender individuals. Through individual semistructured interviews (3 interviews each with 5 participants) and 1 focus group interview (16 participants), the authors identified 5 common resiliency themes (evolving a self‐generated definition of self, embracing self‐worth, awareness of oppression, connection with a supportive community, and cultivating hope for the future) and 2 variant themes (social activism and being a positive role model for others). Future practice and research directions are discussed. |
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