Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
7-2020
Abstract
This phenomenological study explored the academic and career experiences of 10 intersex people. Researchers conducted the study to share knowledge with counselors and other helping professionals about the importance of validating intersex personhood during the school-age years and in work settings. Five findings were uncovered: (a) coping as intersex, (b) range of feelings, (c) gender identity development, (d) bullying at school and work, and (e) body problems. This article reports on specific needs and recommendations of this self-identified sample and includes implications for education and counseling practice, along with limitations and recommendations for future research.
DOI
10.1080/15538605.2020.1790465
Recommended Citation
Simons, J. D., Gonzalez, J.-M., & Ramdas, M. (2020). Supporting intersex people: Effective academic and career counseling. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 14(3), 191–209. Doi:10.1080/15538605.2020.1790465
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Comments
Version posted is the authors' preprint.