Homosexual Acts as a Sign of Gender Identity Confusion in Adolescence: A Case Report
The gender identity is assumed to be completed by development of the
secondary sex characteristics in adolescence. However, in the progress of
gender identity formation, biological characteristics, family dynamics, and envi-
ronmental factors may interfere with development of the child and problems with
gender identity formation may arise. Related to this condition, these individuals
may experience confusion about their gender identity, feel like opposite gender
and engage in homosexual acts in adolescence (1). These youngsters can disp-
lay impulsive and uncontrolled behaviors, and harm themselves by having
unprotected and random homosexual intercourses. Besides, this condition can
be socially disagreeable and may result in comorbid psychiatric disorders. In this
paper, we present an adolescent aged 17, who displayed symptoms of gender
identity confusion, and showed transition from homosexual fantasies and
behaviors to heterosexual orientation during one year of individual
psychotherapy. We discussed the dynamics of this change and the factors that
contribute to the development of homosexual activities in adolescence.
(Archives of Neuropsychiatry 2009; 46: 203-5)
Anahtar kelimeler: Adolescence, homosexuality, gender identity
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