Olczak, Adam (2020) Lived Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Transgender People in Australia: A Thematic Analysis Exploring Minority Stress and Resilience. Honours thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
The transgender community have been identified as apriority group with research indicating a large mental health disparity between the transgender community and the general population. Of salient concern is the experiences of incarcerated transgender people as research indicates the following challenges: stigma, discrimination, violence, sexual assault, harassment, and mistreatment. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of incarcerated transgender people in Australia, with a focus on minority stress and resilience. Interview transcripts with five formerly incarcerated transgender people in Australia were used to conduct a thematic analysis. Four main themes were identified: (1) Prison policy, (2) Sexual victimization, (3) Value of social support, and (4) Pride and resilience. In addition to addressing a gap in the literature by exploring incarcerated transgender people’s experiences in the Australian context, findings may be of interest to researchers exploring opportunities to develop an appropriate response for incarcerated transgender people in Australia that reflects a commitment to their health and wellbeing.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Honours) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
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| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Counselling (1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2021) |
| Supervisors: | Amy Mullens; Annette Bromdal |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Sep 2025 07:01 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Sep 2025 07:01 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | : Transgender; Incarceration; Psychological Distress; Minority Stress; Resilience |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5299 Other psychology > 529999 Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52631 |
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