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Boyhood gender aberrations: treatment issues

R J Stoller

    Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
    |January 1, 1978
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    Summary

    Childhood femininity is a reliable indicator of adult homosexual outcomes and may resist treatment. Early intervention involving parents is recommended for boys exhibiting intense femininity to encourage masculine development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Gender Studies
    • Developmental Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Identifying predictors of adult sexual orientation in childhood is an ongoing area of research.
    • Childhood gender nonconformity, particularly persistent femininity in boys, has been noted as a potential indicator.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between childhood femininity and adult homosexual outcomes.
    • To explore the implications of early femininity for treatment resistance and intervention strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational analysis of childhood behaviors.
    • Longitudinal assessment of gender expression and sexual orientation outcomes.
    • Clinical evaluation of treatment efficacy.

    Main Results:

    • Childhood femininity is identified as a reliable marker for potential adult homosexual outcomes.
    • The earlier and more pronounced the femininity, the greater the likelihood of resistance to treatment.
    • Intense femininity necessitates prompt intervention, ideally involving both parents.

    Conclusions:

    • Early and intense childhood femininity is a significant predictor of adult homosexual orientation.
    • Parental involvement, encouraging maternal separation and paternal modeling of masculinity, is crucial for therapeutic success.
    • Interventions should focus on facilitating age-appropriate gender role development and parental support.

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