Genetic and Environmental Influences on Individual Differences in Attitudes Toward Homosexuality: An Australian Twin Study.
Previous research has shown that many heterosexuals hold negative attitudes toward homosexuals and homosexuality (homophobia). Although a great deal of research has focused on the profile of homophobic individuals, this research provides little theoretical insight into the aetiology of homophobia. To examine genetic and environmental influences on variation in attitudes toward homophobia, we analysed data from 4,688 twins who completed a questionnaire concerning sexual behaviour and attitudes, including attitudes toward homosexuality. Results show that, in accordance with literature, males hav... Mehr ...
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Verweij, K.J.H.
Shekar, S.N.
Zietsch, B.P.
Eaves, L.J.
Bailey, J.M.
Boomsma, D.I.
Martin, N.G. |
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Artikel |
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2008 |
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Verweij , K J H , Shekar , S N , Zietsch , B P , Eaves , L J , Bailey , J M , Boomsma , D I & Martin , N G 2008 , ' Genetic and Environmental Influences on Individual Differences in Attitudes Toward Homosexuality: An Australian Twin Study. ' , Behavior Genetics , vol. 38 , no. 3 , pp. 257-265 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s10519-008-9200-9 |
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/dk/atira/pure/keywords/cohort_studies/netherlands_twin_register_ntr_
/ name=Netherlands Twin Register (NTR)
/ /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/gender_equality
/ name=SDG 5 - Gender Equality |
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Englisch |
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https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/bd37ee89-ad73-4aba-819c-2860781c26ae |