Experiences of cisgendered women partnered with transmasculine persons during their transition: An Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Australian study [short form summary]

Elizabeth Jennens

doi:10.24135/rangahau-aranga.v2i2.147

Elizabeth Jennens Auckland University of Technology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24135/rangahau-aranga.v2i2.147

Keywords: Interpersonal relationships, transgender, gender transition, cisgender partner experiences, transmasculine

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Author Biography

Elizabeth Jennens, Auckland University of Technology

Elizabeth holds a Master of Arts degree in Psychology (with distinction) and her PhD is due for submission in March 2024. Her research is primarily concerned with the experiences of cisgendered women partnered with transmasculine persons. She also assists in research in other areas, such as family harm. She currently is a teacher’s assistant for psychology and is a guest lecturer to postgraduate psychology and psychotherapy students on the topics of gender and sexual diversity.

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Jennens, E., (2018) Information and support needs of cis-women partnered with transmasculine persons during their transition. [Master’s thesis, Massey University]. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/15084

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