TransRural Lives: A Digital Storytelling Project for Transgender Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Tester Griff, Eliatamby-O’Brien M
Primary Institution: Central Washington University
Conclusion
The project highlights the unique experiences and challenges faced by transgender older adults in rural areas, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and storytelling.
Supporting Evidence
- The project captures the unique experiences of transgender older adults in rural areas.
- It emphasizes the importance of community engagement in research.
- The storytelling approach allows participants to express their identities on their own terms.
Takeaway
This project helps older transgender people in rural areas share their stories and experiences, showing that their lives are different from those in cities.
Methodology
The project used unstructured interviews to create audio vignettes capturing the experiences of transgender older adults.
Potential Biases
There may be biases in how transgender individuals are represented, particularly regarding urban versus rural experiences.
Limitations
The project faces challenges related to university policies and the complexities of community engagement.
Participant Demographics
Transgender older adults (50+) living in non-metropolitan areas of the Pacific Northwest.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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