Challenges and Adaptations: Researchers Facing the Narratives of Parents of Adult Transgender Children

<ns3:p>This article represents an attempt to delve into and describe the complex dilemmas that female researchers encounter while conducting interviews within the context of a research project titled About becoming… Narratives of Parents with Adult Transgender Children. We present the challenges associated not only with the need for a solid theoretical foundation but also with a heightened awareness of one's own biases, the ability to avoid judgmental remarks, and effective "emotional management." However, during the research process, it becomes evident that possessing a theoretical framework alone is insufficient. An essential aspect is the continuous adaptation of the researcher's role during the interview. We are not referring to a one-time transformation from one role to another, nor a definitive assignment of a specific role. Instead, we mean the researcher's ability to adjust their behavior and attitude fluidly and repeatedly during a single interview.</ns3:p>