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Chapter 2
Predisposing Factors in
Homosexual Development
Evidence suggests that many different factors are involved in the development of homosexuality within any given individual. Among the studies that have been conducted on this subject, there seem to be three main groupings of factors. The first grouping includes developmental factors, such as identity development and family and peer relationships. This was discussed in the preceding chapter. The other two groupings are biology and abuse. These are the topics of this chapter.
Research conducted to date shows some relationships between the factors discussed in this chapter and adult homosexuality. However, it should be remembered that none of the evidence is conclusive and none of it ties homosexuality to any single factor. Human behavior results from complex interactions between the basic biologic drives, interpersonal relations, and psychological factors.1(p400)
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