Children and Parents Learning About Transgender Topics Through TikTok
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22124199 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Julia Srouji (0009-0006-1274-9950), Sandra Chang‐Kredl (0000-0003-1754-9860) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 144-164 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Childhood Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2371-4107 • E-ISSN: 2371-4115 |
| Publisher | University of Victoria Libraries (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.18357/jcs513202621772 |
| OpenAlex | W7160505487 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 48 |
This paper engages with the question of what childhood studies cares about, and how, in the context of children’s experiences with social media. Social media usage is on the rise among children, with 32% of children aged 7–9 using these apps. The study used a reparative versus affirmative framework based in queer theory to analyze 26 TikTok videos addressing transgender issues, with emphasis placed on analyzing the seven videos involving transgender or gender-exploring children. Emerging themes on the transgender experience, teachable moments, providing perspectives on gender, and perpetuating transphobic discourses are discussed with the aim of improving the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse children
Queer · Queer theory · Social media · Transgender · Transgender people · Child Development and Digital Technology · Gender Studies in Language · Literacy, Media, and Education
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Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, Version 8
Transgender Adolescents' Uses of Social Media for Social Support
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A literature review of the secondary school experiences of trans youth
Childhood innocence and experience
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The Experience of Parents Who Support Their Children's Gender Variance
You Have to Give Them a Place Where They Feel Protected and Safe and Loved”
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Discussing Princess Boys and Pregnant Men
Instagramming for Justice
Coding qualitative data
In-between child’s play and teenage pop culture
Constructing the image of the teacher on Reddit
From Pathology to ‘Born Perfect
Coming Out as Transgender
Predictors and Mental Health Benefits of Chosen Name Use Among Transgender Youth
Reproducing (and Disrupting) Heteronormativity
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |