Supporting Intersex People: Effective Academic and Career Counseling. Issue Volume 14:Issues 3(2020) (3rd August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simons, Jack D.; Gonzalez, Jose-Michael; Ramdas, Melissa
• Is Part Of: Journal of LGBT issues in counseling. Volume 14:Issues 3(2020)
• Page Start: 191
• Page End: 209
• Publication Date: 2020-08-03
• Subjects: Career -- counselor -- education -- gender -- intersex -- qualitative research -- school; Gays -- Counseling of -- Periodicals; Lesbians -- Counseling of -- Periodicals; Bisexuals -- Counseling of -- Periodicals; Transvestites -- Counseling of -- Periodicals; Transgender people -- Counseling of -- Periodicals; 158.30866
• DOI: 10.1080/15538605.2020.1790465
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1553-8605

Abstract

Abstract: This phenomenological study explored the academic and career experiences of 10 intersex people. Researchers conducted the study to share knowledge with counselors and other helping professionals about the importance of validating intersex personhood during the school-age years and in work settings. Five findings were uncovered: (a) coping as intersex, (b) range of feelings, (c) gender identity development, (d) bullying at school and work, and (e) body problems. This article reports on specific needs and recommendations of this self-identified sample and includes implications for education and counseling practice, along with limitations and recommendations for future research.