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Parent-child relationships in gender identity disorder
Irish Journal of Medical Science
|August 21, 2013
Summary
Parents with gender identity disorder (GID) generally report positive relationships with their children. However, parenthood can impact the timing and extent of gender transition.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Gender Studies
- Family Studies
Background:
- Gender Identity Disorder (GID) impacts individuals' lives, including their roles as parents.
- Understanding the intersection of GID, parenting, and gender transition is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore parent-reported relationships between parents with GID and their children.
- To investigate how parental status influences the gender transition process.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews and the Index of Parental Attitudes (IPA) were administered to 14 parents with GID.
- The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-I) was used to assess comorbidities.
Main Results:
- Most parents with GID (12 M-to-F, 2 F-to-M) reported positive relationships with their 28 children (25/28).
- IPA scores indicated no clinical difficulties in parent-child relationships.
- While most parents felt parenthood didn't affect their transition goals, many reported increased transition time or altered transition plans.
Conclusions:
- Parents with GID typically maintain positive relationships with their children.
- Parenthood can influence the timeline and scope of gender transition for individuals with GID.
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