Citation

Moody C, Fuks N, Peláez S, Smith NG. Psychol. Sex. Orientat. Gend. Divers. 2015; 2(3): 266-280.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/sgd0000130

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Despite an alarmingly high rate of attempted suicide among trans adults, few studies have investigated suicide protective factors among this population. The current study was aimed at identifying suicide protective factors among trans adults using a qualitative methodology. A sample of self-identified trans adults (N = 133) was recruited from LGBT LISTSERVs across Canada. Participant were predominantly White and ranged in age from 18 to 75 years old (M = 37). Qualitative data were collected online via open-ended questions and analyzed using thematic network analysis. A hybrid inductive-deductive coding framework was created by combining published suicide protective factors and participants' responses. Five organizing themes were identified, namely social support, gender identity-related factors, transition-related factors, individual difference factors, and reasons for living.

RESULTS provide important insights for suicide prevention workers and mental/medical health professionals who work to promote the health and well-being of trans clients and their families. Clinical implications are discussed, such as the importance of aiding trans clients who seek transition-related care to gain access to care in a timely manner.

Language: en