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Patterns and practices of parenting transgender children: A brief Comparative study
Fernando González-González1, Inmaculada Fernández-Agis1
1University of Almería, Almería, Spain.
International Journal of Transgender Health
|February 8, 2024
Summary
Parenting practices for transgender children may not fully address their unique needs, potentially impacting social adjustment. This study found minimal differences in parenting, except for behavioral control, highlighting a gap in support during transition.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Parenting practices significantly influence children's social adjustment.
- Understanding parenting dynamics in families with transgender and cisgender children is crucial for support.
- Transgender children's experiences necessitate specific parental awareness and support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare parenting patterns and practices between families with transgender children and those with cisgender children.
- To identify potential differences in parental approaches that may affect transgender youth's social adjustment.
- To explore the nuances of parental involvement in the transition process for transgender individuals.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive, nonparametric comparative, and Bayesian comparative analyses were employed.
- The Mann-Whitney U test with rank-biserial correlation was used for frequentist comparison.
- A sample of 28 adults and 15 children/adolescents from Bogotá, Colombia, participated.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences were found between groups in most parenting variables.
- Bayesian comparisons indicated minimal evidence for differences, except in the Behavioral Control or Regulation variable.
- Parenting practices may not adequately address the specific needs of transgender children.
Conclusions:
- Parents of transgender children might not fully recognize or address their children's specific needs.
- A potential lack of understanding and support for the transition process was observed.
- Further research is needed to develop targeted parental support strategies for transgender youth.
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