Journal of Social Work Education and Practice, Volume 7; Issue 4; October 1, 2022
Psychological Well-being Among Transgender Women in Nepal and Implication to Social Work
Rajesh Bhusal 1, Saros Giree 2 Sumina Machamasi 3
1,2&3 Department of Social Work, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Psychological Well-being Among Transgender Women in Nepal and Implication to Social Work
Rajesh Bhusal 1, Saros Giree 2 Sumina Machamasi 3
1,2&3 Department of Social Work, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
ABSTRACT: Using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, the article examines the life experiences of transgender women and their cumulative effects on their psychological well-being. The conceptual framework enabled discussion series with the twenty-five respondents, which consisted of seven
different discussion topics. The result shows that the participants have both positive and negative aspects of well-being, in particular it was found that the positive aspects of well-being were higher among them. These findings were later served to discuss the possible implications on the social work
practice and education in Nepal.
Keywords: transgender people, transgender women, social work, psychological well-being, Nepal, LGBTIQ community
different discussion topics. The result shows that the participants have both positive and negative aspects of well-being, in particular it was found that the positive aspects of well-being were higher among them. These findings were later served to discuss the possible implications on the social work
practice and education in Nepal.
Keywords: transgender people, transgender women, social work, psychological well-being, Nepal, LGBTIQ community