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Abdolahzadeh M, Heydari N, Naji A L. SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES OF PEOPLE WITH GENDER DYSPHORIA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Nursing and Midwifery Journal 2020; 18 (9) :741-749
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1- Master’s degree in medical-surgical nursing, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran (Corresponding Author) , mehrdad11012@gmail.com
2- Master’s degree in medical-surgical nursing, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
3- Faculty member, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
2- Master’s degree in medical-surgical nursing, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
3- Faculty member, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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Background & Aim: Spirituality is a complex concept that affects the important life goals and is experienced by every human being. Comprehension of what people who are diagnosed with gender dysphoria understand about spirituality can help make sense of their individual and social needs and concerns. The purpose of this study is to fathom and explain the spiritual experiences of transgender people.
Methods & Materials: This is a qualitative and phenomenological research study in the forensic field of the south of Iran. For this purpose, ten individuals with gender dysphoria (six Transfeminine, four Transmasculine) were selected by purposeful snowball sampling and in-depth and semi-structured interviews were utilized. Data were analyzed using theoretical coding.
Results: In axial coding, while comparing categories and codes with each other, their relationship was examined and finally the general categories of Resort, Acceptance, Divine testing and Relaxation, and the main theme of the strong desire for spirituality were extracted from data analysis.
Conclusion: The spiritual experiences of transgender people cover a wide range of principles. The participants in the study cited the feelings of insecurity and fear of loneliness as their main reasons for paying attention to spirituality. It can be concluded that in addition to the physical need, the spiritual dimension of transgender people's lives must be carefully considered to ensure their individual and social health.
Type of Study: Qualitative |
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