Trans* Partner Relationships: A Qualitative Exploration

Platt, Lisa F.; Bolland, Kayla S.

doi:10.1080/1550428x.2016.1195713

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“…In a qualitative study of the coming out narratives of 20 transgender adults in Minnesota, Brumbaugh‐Johnson and Hull () found that transgender people must consistently negotiate disclosing and enacting their gender identity, even after “coming out” to family in adulthood. Platt and Bolland () used 38 qualitative interviews with transgender adults to demonstrate the importance of family‐of‐origin support for transgender intimate partner relationships. No studies known to the author examine other gender minorities—such as gender nonbinary or nonconforming individuals—and their relationships with their families in adulthood, yet it is likely that the families of origin remain important to gender‐minority adults and thus future research should explore these relationships.…”

Section: Sgm Family‐of‐origin Relationshipsmentioning

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“…Moreover, gender transitioning within a relationship places significant stress on relationship quality and both partners' well‐being (DeFilippis, Yarbrough, & Jones, ). For example, Pfeffer () used in‐depth interviews with ciswomen partners of transmen to show the emotional work cispartners do to support their transpartners pretransition, during transition, and posttransition, whereas Platt and Bolland () showed the negotiations 21 cisgender partners made in response to their transpartners identity, including changes in their own sexual orientation labels, concerns with safety and marginalization, and development of a new understanding of the gender spectrum. Taken together, this body of work suggested key predictors of relationship quality for gender‐minority adults and their partners that should be further explored in future work.…”

Section: Sgm Intimate Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sexual‐ and Gender‐Minority Families: A 2010 to 2020 Decade in Review

Reczek

2020

J of Marriage and Family

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This paper critically reviews research on sexual and gender minority (SGM) families, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, intersex, and other (LGBTQAI+) families, in the past decade (2010–2020). First, this paper details the three primary subareas that make up the majority of research on SGM families: (1) SGM family of origin relationships, (2) SGM intimate relationships, and (3) SGM‐parent families. Next, this paper highlights three main gaps in this decade's research: (1) a focus on gay, lesbian, and same‐sex families (and to a lesser extent bisexual and transgender families) and a lack of attention to the diverse family ties of single SGM people as well as intersex, asexual, queer, gender non‐binary/non‐conforming, polyamorous, and other SGM families; (2) an emphasis on white, socioeconomically advantaged SGM people and a failure to account for the significant racial‐ethnic and socioeconomic diversity in the SGM population; and (3) a lack of integration of SGM experiences across the life course, from childhood to old age. Future research should refine the measurement and analysis of SGM family ties with novel theory and data across the methodological spectrum.

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Section: Sgm Family‐of‐origin Relationshipsmentioning

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Section: Sgm Intimate Relationshipsmentioning

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Sexual‐ and Gender‐Minority Families: A 2010 to 2020 Decade in Review

Reczek

2020

J of Marriage and Family

178

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“…One study was from South Africa (Theron & Collier, 2013). The majority of the studies (n ¼ 8) were qualitative in nature, with most studies employing interviews as their main data collection method (Alegria, 2010;Iantaffi & Bockting, 2011;Joslin-Roher & Wheeler, 2009;Pfeffer, 2008;Platt & Bolland, 2017Riggs et al, 2015;Theron & Collier, 2013). One study used in-depth semistructured interviews and presented their findings in case studies (Hines, 2006).…”

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“…Indeed, transgender individuals at all stages of transition (medical and social) report difficulties in interpersonal relationships (Nobili et al, 2018b;Stewart et al, 2018) and challenges within family dynamics (Dierckx et al, 2016). With regard to romantic relationships, transgender individuals may face challenges within several different aspects of relationships, including finding partners, disclosing to partners, and maintaining relationships (Platt & Bolland, 2017). Additionally, for partners, individuals may begin to question their own identity or sexual orientation (Meier et al, 2013) and can be overwhelmed by other transition related factors, including navigating new gender roles and relationship dynamics (Devor, 1997).…”

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The quality and satisfaction of romantic relationships in transgender people: A systematic review of the literature

Marshall

Glazebrook

Robbins-Cherry

et al. 2020

International Journal of Transgender Health

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Introduction: Romantic relationships are often a significant area of individuals' lives and can have a positive impact on wellbeing. There is often a belief within society of romantic relationships ending upon the start of gender affirming transition, however this is often not reflected within clinical work or research studies. Despite this, currently not enough is known about romantic relationships for transgender individuals and their partners, and the impact gender affirming transition can have on the quality and satisfaction of these relationships. Aim: To critically and systematically review the available literature examining quality and satisfaction of romantic relationships for transgender individuals and their partners. Methods: Using PRISMA guidelines, major databases (Pubmed, PsycINFO and Web of Science) and relevant reference lists were searched for suitable articles up to January 2020. Each included article was assessed for methodological quality and the demographic data, methods and findings linked to relationship quality and satisfaction was extracted for analysis. Results: From 151 potentially relevant articles, 14 studies (six quantitative, eight qualitative) were included within the review. Most studies displayed moderate risk of bias due to crosssectional designs and lack of reflexivity. Findings from quantitative studies suggest a bi-directional relationship between transition, relationship quality and satisfaction and wellbeing. Qualitative studies suggest transition can cause personal challenges for both transgender individuals and partners. Maintenance activities help buffer the impact of these challenges on relationship satisfaction and ensure positives are possible from relationships. Discussion: Gender affirming transition can impact on the quality and satisfaction of romantic relationships. Due to additional challenges transgender individuals and their partners may face, adequate support is required at personal, community and clinical level. There is a paucity of research in this area and current studies lack methodological rigor. Future research is essential to gain a further understanding of transgender relationships and the support required.

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“…Sexual minority (SM) couple functioning exhibits similar health, economic, and other benefits for couples with high relationship quality (Umberson & Kroeger, ). Research is beginning to include couple functioning for gender minority (GM) couples, where one or both partners are transgender or gender nonconforming, with similarly demonstrated benefits (e.g., Platt & Bolland, ).…”

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What Does “Couple” Mean in Couple Therapy Outcome Research? A Systematic Review of the Implicit and Explicit, Inclusion and Exclusion of Gender and Sexual Minority Individuals and Identities

Spengler

DeVore

Spengler

et al. 2019

J Marital Family Therapy

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This study systematically reviewed extant couple therapy outcome studies (k = 111) through December 2018 to evaluate for implicit or explicit, inclusion or exclusion of gender and/or sexual minority individuals and identities. We evaluated sampling, participant demographic reporting, and language used in each manuscript for any reference or consideration given to participants' sexual and/or gender identity. Results indicate that couples have been historically presumed to be heterosexual and cisgender male or female without reported assessment. More recent inclusion and consideration of sexual minority individuals is limited and absent for nonmonosexual and gender minority individuals. These findings are contextualized in supplementary analyses of other sociocultural characteristics (e.g., race, age, length together). Suggestions are provided for affirmative consideration of the plurality of individuals' sexual and gender identities. Implications are discussed for research, training and practice of couple therapy with sexual and/or gender minority couples.

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Trans* Partner Relationships: A Qualitative Exploration

Cited by 34 publications

References 29 publications

Sexual‐ and Gender‐Minority Families: A 2010 to 2020 Decade in Review

Sexual‐ and Gender‐Minority Families: A 2010 to 2020 Decade in Review

The quality and satisfaction of romantic relationships in transgender people: A systematic review of the literature

What Does “Couple” Mean in Couple Therapy Outcome Research? A Systematic Review of the Implicit and Explicit, Inclusion and Exclusion of Gender and Sexual Minority Individuals and Identities

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