BISEXUALITY AS A STAGE TO BE RESOLVED IN ADOLESCENCE
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BISEXUALITY AS A STAGE TO BE RESOLVED IN ADOLESCENCE

Turk J Child Adolesc Ment Health 2002;9(1):32-40
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Abstract

The bisexual tendencies are one of the most important determinants of the development of identity. Regressively exaggerated bisexuality of preadolescence is transitional. The adolescent must resolve the bisexual identity characteristic of preadolescence in order to arrive at a firm heterosexual orientation. The homosexual tendencies are at times appropriate to normal development. Homosexuality in adolescence may be an exaggeration of bisexuality. During the child's development, leanings towards homosexuality compete and alternate regularly with normal heterosexuality.

Keywords: Bisexuality, adolescence, gender identity