There has also been much research into childhood gender nonconformity and sexual orientation.

The concept of childhood gender nonconformity assumes that there is a correct way to be a girl or a boy.

The therapeutic community is currently divided on the proper response to childhood gender nonconformity.

One study suggested that childhood gender nonconformity is heritable.

Researchers have found childhood gender nonconformity to be the largest predictor of homosexuality in adulthood.

A meta-analysis of 48 studies showed childhood gender nonconformity to be the strongest predictor of a homosexual orientation for both men and women.

Although childhood gender nonconformity has been correlated to sexual orientation in adulthood, there may be a reporting bias that has influenced the results.

Childhood Gender Nonconformity and the Development of Adult Homosexuality.

The mother's immune response can disrupt typical prenatal hormones, like testosterone, which have been implicated in both childhood gender nonconformity and adult sexual orientation.

With regard to childhood gender nonconformity, Rose said she wanted to be a boy while growing up and that she was saving up money to physically transition from female to male.

There have been a number of studies correlating childhood gender nonconformity (CGN) and sexual orientation; however, the relationship between CGN and personality traits in adulthood has been largely overlooked.

Although there is no substantial evidence which suggests parenting or early childhood experiences play a role in sexual orientation, some studies have linked parenting or familial environment to non-heterosexual identities, as well as childhood gender nonconformity and homosexuality.