The journey of transitioning: Being a trans male athlete in college sport |
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| Institution: | 1. Bowling Green State University, 232 Eppler Complex Center, Bowling Green, OH 43402 USA;2. Bowling Green State University, USA;3. Bowling Green State University, 230 Eppler Complex Center, Bowling Green, OH 43402 USA;1. Adelphi University, Department of Exercise Science, Health Studies, Physical Education, & Sport Management, 1 South Avenue, Woodruff Hall, Room 172, Garden City, NY 11530, United States;2. Oregon State University, Milam Hall 118L, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States;3. University of Ottawa, School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, 125 University Private, Room 345, Otttawa, K1N 6N5, Canada;4. Ball State University, 2000 W. University Drive, Muncie, IN 47036, United States;5. University of Kentucky, College of Education, 127 Seaton Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0219, United States;6. University of British Columbia, Auditorium Annex, 1924 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, United States;7. University of Ottawa, Geographic, Statistical and Government Information Centre, 65 University Private, Morisset Hall, 309D, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada;8. University of Toronto, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2W6, Canada;1. Saint Louis University, Department of Psychology, 3700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108, United States;2. Novant Health, Orthopedic Service Line, 1901 Randolph Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207, United States |
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| Abstract: | While research is emerging about transgender athletes, little is known about their experiences during their transition. Through the lens of transfeminism, this case study followed one U.S. transgender male college athlete as he transitioned from a women’s to a men’s team. The research questions were: (a) what are the experiences of this athlete as he comes out about his trans identity, (b) how is he received by teammates and coaches, and (c) what are his emotional, social, psychological, and athletic experiences during his transition. The athlete participated in a series of interviews across nine months during his transition. Narrative analysis (Smith & Sparkes, 2009) of the data resulted in five themes presented in a series of vignettes: setting the scene: early memories and identity, coming out, being a competitive college athlete, an emotional roller coaster, and contemplating the future. This case offers insights conceptually as well as practically. |
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| Keywords: | Collegiate sport NCAA Transgender Transitioning |
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