Nosology, etiology, and course of gender identity disorder in children

James I. Martin

doi:10.1300/J529v12n01_06

Nosology, etiology, and course of gender identity disorder in children

James I. Martin

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Abstract

This paper examines the diagnostic category of Gender Identity Disorder as applied to children (GIDC) in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). It will summarize the major etiological theories about GIDC and describe the extent to which they are supported by research. The paper will also describe what is known about the course of GIDC and its relationship to homosexuality.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	81-94
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health
Volume	12
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J529v12n01_06
State	Published - Jul 29 2008

Keywords

Children
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)
Gender Identity Disorder of Childhood (GIDC)
Gender nonconformity
Gender theory
Homosexuality
Sexual orientation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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