Based on qualitative research, this PhD investigated the navigation of post-transition disclosure in a sample of Australians who are gender diverse. 100 participants completed an online survey focusing on disclosure through their lifetime in different social contexts. Semi-structured interviews were then held with 25 participants who varied in age, gender, and sexuality, to develop a more detailed understanding of these varied disclosure experiences. Twelve participants identified as men and/or used male pronouns, and eleven identified as women and/or used female pronouns. One participant identified as genderqueer and one as genderfluid. Participants discussed their gender identity, initial coming out and transition, and experiences of post-transition disclosure in a variety of social and institutional contexts. Within a social constructionist framework, an initial thematic analysis was undertaken with both the survey and interview data. A critical discourse analysis (Foucauldian) was then conducted on the interview data, with common discourses within and between the accounts identified. Participants' gender identities impacted their practices and experiences of disclosure post-transition. Participant's disclosure of their gender history was also dependent on their social environment, with experiences of disclosure to family differing to that of disclosure to health professionals. This study provides insight into the diverse constructions of gendered subjectivity for Australian adults, showing greater awareness is needed to support the unique challenge of disclosing post-gender transition.
Date of Award | 2019 |
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Original language | English |
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- gender identity
- sexual minorities
- identity (psychology)
- sex (psychology)
- Australia
The navigation of post-transition identity and disclosure by gender diverse Australian adults
Collison, A. J. (Author). 2019
Western Sydney University thesis: Doctoral thesis