Creating a Safe Space: A Grounded Theory Analysis of How Mothers Enable Their Transgender Child to Flourish.
Transgender individuals consistently experience poorer mental health outcomes compared to the cisgender population. The role of the parent is fundamental in the prevention of distress through care, nurture, and protection from adverse life events. Little research exists on the experiences of parents...
| Published in: | Journal of Child & Family Studies Vol. 34; no. 7; pp. 1896 - 1909 |
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Jul2025
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