What is the natural course of gender development in people?
Abstract
Gender development typically begins in early childhood with an evolving understanding of gender identity that is refined through adolescence. Most transgender youth maintain their gender identity over time, but variability exists within individual experiences.
Fields of Study & Subjects
LGBTQ Health
Identity
and Policy
Gender Roles and Identity Studies
Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026