TY - JOUR
T1 - Specialists in name or practice? The inclusion of transgender and gender diverse identities in online materials of gender specialists
AU - Holt, Natalie R.
AU - King, Robyn E.
AU - Mocarski, Richard
AU - Woodruff, Nathan
AU - Hope, Debra A.
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - Recommendations for health care providers working with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals emphasize affirming clients’ identities, such as using correct pronouns and name, however, it is unknown how often gender specialists adhere to such recommendations. Websites and intake forms of gender specialists were coded for use of affirming language, asking for pronouns and chosen name, and mention of TGD specialties and resources. Most websites identified the provider’s specialty to work with TGD individuals, though much fewer provided additional resources concerning TGD issues and only half of intake forms included affirming language. Given previous research that has demonstrated providers working in states with legal protections for TGD individuals use affirming language more often than providers in locales without protections, association with state legal climate is also examined.
AB - Recommendations for health care providers working with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals emphasize affirming clients’ identities, such as using correct pronouns and name, however, it is unknown how often gender specialists adhere to such recommendations. Websites and intake forms of gender specialists were coded for use of affirming language, asking for pronouns and chosen name, and mention of TGD specialties and resources. Most websites identified the provider’s specialty to work with TGD individuals, though much fewer provided additional resources concerning TGD issues and only half of intake forms included affirming language. Given previous research that has demonstrated providers working in states with legal protections for TGD individuals use affirming language more often than providers in locales without protections, association with state legal climate is also examined.
KW - Behavioral health providers
KW - gender-affirmative practices
KW - intake forms
KW - legal climate
KW - provider websites
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U2 - 10.1080/10538720.2020.1763225
DO - 10.1080/10538720.2020.1763225
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85085390190
JO - Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services
JF - Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services
SN - 1053-8720
ER -