ArticleInternational journal of transgender health2026
Existential dimensions of the lived experiences of transgender youths 13-16 years in a cisnormative Swedish context.
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- To find oneself in existential motion through unfamiliar terrain: A phenomenological Reflective Lifeworld Research study of becoming a parent to a child expressing a transgender or gender diverse identity in Sweden.International journal of transgender health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth face existential challenges in navigating their genders in a cisnormative world that often misrecognizes or denies them. Aim: This qualitative study aimed to deepen the understanding of existential dimensions of the participants' lived experiences related to gender, within a cisnormative context. Methods: A reflexive thematic analysis was conducted on the lived experiences of nine Swedish binary transgender youths, aged 13-16. Results: Two main themes were developed: 1) "Disorientation and existential challenges: navigating self-recognition in a non-inclusive world," with subthemes Discussion: Drawing on Ahmed's Queer Phenomenology and Honneth's Theory of Recognition, the study highlighted how limited awareness or denial of gender diversity shaped participants' struggles to orient themselves in a cisnormative society. Living authentically required significant emotional labor in navigating relationships, reflecting an ongoing process of coping and a deep need for emotional, communal, and legal recognition. Conclusion: By exploring the existential dimensions of participants' lived experiences within cisnormativity, this study underscored the power of (mis-)recognition and the emotional labor TGD youth undertake to create livable spaces for authentic lives. A holistic understanding of their experiences can guide professionals, parents, and others in providing better support.
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