Department of Criminal Justice, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, USA.
Cult Health Sex. 2013;15(1):44-57. doi: 10.1080/13691058.2012.738431. Epub 2012 Nov 12.
Using narrative analysis, this study uses survey data to explore the social, psychological and economic challenges faced by transgender individuals and their significant others. With over 300 participants, this study not only validates the findings of previous yet smaller scale studies surrounding the transgender experience, it adds greater context to our current understanding, specifically because of its inclusion of significant others. Findings include participants' reports of social stigma coupled with psychological pain and economic hardship. The authors discuss the intersectionality of these three variables and the possible implications for understanding the transgender experience and that of their partners.
本研究采用叙述分析方法，利用调查数据探讨了跨性别者及其重要他人所面临的社会、心理和经济挑战。本研究有 300 多名参与者，不仅验证了之前针对跨性别经历进行的规模较小但同样有效的研究结果，还通过纳入重要他人这一因素，为我们目前的理解增添了更多的背景信息。研究结果包括参与者报告的社会耻辱感，以及由此带来的心理痛苦和经济困难。作者讨论了这三个变量的交叉性，以及对理解跨性别者及其伴侣的经历可能产生的影响。
