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Parental influence in transsexualism.

W F Tsoi1

  • 1Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
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Parental involvement significantly impacts gender identity development. This study found differences in parental relationships among Chinese transgender individuals, suggesting a link between parent-child dynamics and gender identity.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Gender Studies
  • Family Dynamics

Background:

  • Parental influence is a key factor in child development.
  • Understanding the role of parental relationships in gender identity is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate parental influence on Chinese male and female transsexuals.
  • To compare parental involvement in transgender individuals with heterosexual controls.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative study design.
  • Utilized a bonding instrument to assess parental involvement.
  • Included Chinese male and female transsexuals and heterosexual controls.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in parental age at birth.

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  • Fathers of male transsexuals were less caring; mothers of female transsexuals were less overprotective.
  • Observed patterns included weak father figures and overinvolved mothers in male transsexuals, and unsatisfactory mother-daughter relationships in female transsexuals.

    • Conclusions:

    • Abnormal parental-child relationships may be an etiological factor in transsexualism.
    • Further research is needed to confirm the role of parental dynamics in gender identity.
    • Findings highlight the importance of family environment in understanding gender identity.