2025/08/09 by Deivid D. A. Nunes, Giovanna C. Pedreira, Sabra L. Katz-Wise +1 · 1 citation
Psychology · Medicine · #LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy #Reproductive Health and Technologies #Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
paper · doi:10.1080/26895269.2025.2544020
Background Previous reviews regarding family support within transgender communities have not considered intersecting identities and related experiences of oppression, particularly when examining families of Latina/e/o transgender individuals. The purpose of using an intersectionality framework is to investigate how multiple dimensions of Latina/e/o transgender individuals interact within their social context, especially considering unique cultural values, such as familismo.Aim This review aimed to determine the state of the field regarding the use of an intersectionality framework when analyzing family support of Latina/e/o transgender individuals.Methods Seven academic databases were searched for peer-reviewed literature published before July 2024 that included Latina/e/o transgender individuals living in the U.S. or Latin America and examined family support. Previous literature reviews, populations outside the U.S. or Latin America, research not discussing Latina/e/o transgender individuals separately, and studies not examining family support were excluded. A tailored evaluation tool was used to assess each article’s degree of commitment to an intersectional framework.Results Twenty-seven articles were included: 14 quantitative, 12 qualitative, and 1 mixed methods. Fourteen studies were conducted in the U.S. and 13 were conducted in Latin American countries. Only 9 articles were determined to be committed to an intersectionality framework.Conclusion Although few studies have addressed the effects of intersecting identities on the experience of Latina/e/o transgender individuals within the family context, an intersectional framework highlights how multiple identities and experiences may be associated with Latina/e/o transgender individuals’ health status, family support, and sense of wellbeing. Recommendations for future research and clinical practice are discussed.