Homosexual predictors?

Question

Does anyone know where I can find a list of factors correlated with homosexuality? The more quantitative, the better. The sorts of things I'm looking for: speech patterns, handedness, finger length, number of older brothers, etc. Also, have any reputable scholars seriously researched methods of predicting homosexual orientation?

Answer 1

In the mid-80s, the magazine Psychology Today, reported on a longitudinal study for what you are describing. They studied only males from about 18 months old to 20 years old.

If I remember correctly, there were no predictors at all. The type of play or toys was not an indicator, nor were social skills. The 'dominant mother' theory was debunked, as was the 'absent father' theory. There was much more and the upshot was that homosexuality is a random occurence, quite unaffected by early childhood experiences. Perhaps you can find the issue I'm referring to; it's one the best I have ever read.

Answer 2

Seriously doubt it since the people who control the money are convinced it's an evil choice by the person. If you find a study it will give gays solid standing and that won't happen with the conservatives we have in power now. I hope you find one though.
While sex and orientation are in the head, not the body, it sounds like you might be looking for gene markers.

Answer 3

May I ask why? This man was interested in the same sorts of things. Perhaps his biography will give you some insight.

Answer 4

um......they tend to like broadway.....

j/k guys

there really are no predetermining facotrs physically. a humans experiences and mental make up lead to homosexuality. i don't beleive you'll have an arguement when it comes to physical determiners...

Answer 5

I would recommend this reading, I hope it will answer your question throughly.

http://www.narth.com/docs/pieces.html