An exploration of trans* kinship as a strategy for student success |
| |
| Authors: | Z Nicolazzo Erich N Pitcher Kristen A Renn Michael Woodford |
| |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Counseling, Adult, and Higher Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USAznicolazzo@niu.edu;3. Department of Educational Administration, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA;4. Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, Canada |
| |
| Abstract: | AbstractAlthough the notion of queer kinship has been well discussed within literature on queer individuals, it has not been used as a lens to make sense of how trans* college students successfully navigate rigidly gender dichotomous collegiate environments. Using interview data from the National Study of LGBTQ Student Success, this study explores the narratives of 18 trans* students concerning their experiences of success in college and the role of queer kinship in supporting their success. Analysis documented three domains of kinship (i.e. material, virtual, and affective), which promoted students’ success. |
| |
| Keywords: | Transgender resilience kinship qualitative research |
|
|
