Evaluating the Efficacy of the Parent Support Program

Evaluating the Efficacy of the Parent Support Program

The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of an online intervention (the Parents Support Program) aimed at increasing supportive behaviors among parents of transgender youth. The intervention consists of three modules that include a variety engaging activities such as social perspective taking exercises, writing prompts, videos of parents, youth, and experts, and psycho-educational materials. The study uses an experimental design with a waitlist control. Both the experimental and control groups will complete a pre-test, one month follow up, and two month follow up survey. Targeted outcomes include knowledge about gender diversity, attitudes about trans youth, and supportive parenting behaviors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must live in the United States.
• Must be comfortable communicating in English.
• Must be a parent of a trans child between the ages of 10 - 24.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants who participated in pilot study or focus groups related to this project.