Experiences of Female Partners of People Transitioning Gender: A Feminist Interpretive Metasynthesis. Issue 7 (3rd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Aimee; Morgan, G.; Robertson, N.
• Is Part Of: Journal of sex & marital therapy. Volume 48:Issue 7(2022)
• Page Start: 728
• Page End: 743
• Publication Date: 2022-10-03
• Subjects: Sexual disorders -- Periodicals; Sexual deviation -- Periodicals; Psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marriage; Sex Disorders; 616.8583005
• DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2050863
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0092-623X

Abstract

Abstract: The needs of romantic partners of people transitioning gender remain neglected within academia and gender services. Following a systematic search, nine studies relating to female partners' experiences were subjected to a thematic metasynthesis. Four themes were generated and entitled Changes in sexual relationship; New roles and responsibilities; Identity and belonging; and Transformation and loss Results are considered in relation to the dominance of the gender-affirmation discourse. Limitations of the review and reviewed studies are highlighted. Clinical implications for couples and partners of people transitioning gender are offered.