ABSTRACT To better understand psychological experiences of drag queens, the authors conducted interviews with 12 cisgender, gay male drag queens from a midsouth state. Participants were age 22 to 54 years (M = 34) and reported participating in drag for 2 to 33 years (M = 13). The authors used consensual qualitative analysis to identify five main themes: motivation, effects, protective factors, stressors, and involvement. Results indicate that participants in drag may benefit from social support, a creative outlet, and empowerment. Participants also reported experiences of discrimination, performance anxiety, and loss of friendships. We discuss implications for counseling lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people who may perform in drag.

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变装表演者的情绪和心理体验：一项定性研究

摘要 为了更好地了解变装皇后的心理体验，作者对来自中南部州的 12 位顺性别男变装皇后进行了采访。参与者的年龄为 22 至 54 岁（M = 34），并报告参与药物治疗 2 至 33 年（M = 13）。作者使用一致同意的定性分析来确定五个主要主题：动机、影响、保护因素、压力源和参与。结果表明，变装参与者可能会受益于社会支持、创意渠道和赋权。参与者还报告了歧视、表现焦虑和失去友谊的经历。我们讨论了对可能会变装的女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和跨性别者进行咨询的影响。