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Common genetic effects of gender atypical behavior in childhood and sexual orientation in adulthood: a study of Finnish twins.

Archives of sexual behavior - 1 Feb 2010

Alanko Katarina, Santtila Pekka, Harlaar Nicole, Witting Katarina, Varjonen Markus, Jern Patrik, Johansson Ada, von der Pahlen Bettina, Sandnabba N Kenneth

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The existence of genetic effects on gender atypical behavior in childhood and sexual orientation in adulthood and the overlap between these effects were studied in a population-based sample of 3,261 Finnish twins aged 33-43 years. The participants completed items on recalled childhood behavior and on same-sex sexual interest and behavior, which were combined into a childhood gender atypical behavior and a sexual...

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PMID: 19172387
DOI: 10.1007/s10508-008-9457-3

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