Education Needs of Families of Transgender Young People: A Narrative Review of International Literature. (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharek, Danika; Huntley-Moore, Sylvia; McCann, Edward
• Is Part Of: Issues in mental health nursing. Volume 39:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 59
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Mental health personnel -- Periodicals; 616.89023105
• DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2017.1395500
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-2840

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Education plays a crucial role in the lives of families of transgender young people and mental healthcare practitioners are well-placed to support families in this regard. This paper reports findings from a narrative review of 31 papers that explored the education needs of families of transgender young people. The emergent themes were synthesised to develop a five-stage model that depicts the role of education in the lives of these families. Key themes included: (i) learning that a family member is trans; (ii) family responses; (iii) accessing education and information; (iv) impact on the individual; and (iv) moving beyond the individual. The key implications for mental health practitioners, families, and future research are discussed.