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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Transgender describes persons who live and identify, either full or part time, as the gender opposite from that assigned to them at birth. Transgendered individuals represent one of the most marginalized groups in society. They often experience violence, harassment, or discrimination in the workplace, schools, and healthcare or social service organizations. The marginalization, of the transgender community as a result of family, social, and institutional transphobia contributes to the increased risk of mental health problems, substance abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases. Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a substantive theory describing critical factors that influence the perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of registered nurses toward caring for transgender individuals. Philosophical Underpinnings: The grounded theory is based within the constructivist paradigm and has philosophical underpinnings of symbolic interactionism and pragmatism. Methods: Grounded theory is a qualitative research method to construct a substantive middle range theory grounded in data to explain a process using inductive reasoning. Design: This study used an adapted approach to Charmaz’s constructivist grounded theory using purposive, theoretical, snowball sampling. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. Constant comparative analysis, coding, and memoing were used during data collection and data analysis. Focus group of expert transgender nurses were used for theoretical sampling. Results: The results of the interviews provided rich, thick, data where participants ascribed meaning to their roles and subsequently allowed the emergence of three categories. Regrouping, applying mindfulness and moving forward emerged, supporting the framework that described the basic social process used by registered nurses when caring for transgender individuals. Intentionality emerged as the conceptual model that described the basic social process. The framework was substantiated in the literature. Conclusion: Implications for nursing, education, research, and public/health policy were identified. Ongoing research opportunities are identified to build on understanding the roles of registered nurses and the outcomes produced by their attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors when caring for a transgender individual. Finally, ongoing research will continue to contribute to the body of nursing knowledge, contributing to understanding of the incorporation of transgender sensitivity training in hospital nursing practice, and the nursing profession overall.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2019.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 181-188).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Anjelis Oliveria. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RT86.5.O55 2019_OliveiraAnejlis ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RT86.5.O55 2019 ( lcc )
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