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Rev Elec Psic Izt 2023; 26 (4)

Biological knowledge of homosexuality and transsexuality in students of different pedagogies in Chile

Maureira CF, Flores FE, Villalobos LR

Language: Spanish
References: 23
Page: 1471-1485
PDF size: 253.30 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Research on the biological basis of homosexuality and transsexuality has revealed neuroanatomical differences and perinatal causes as possible explanations for various sexual orientations and gender identity. The objectives of the present research were to describe the biological knowledge of homosexuality and transsexuality in students of various pedagogies in Chile, and to determine the incidence of a set of sociodemographic variables on this knowledge. 384 students from 15 pedagogical careers at a university in Santiago de Chile were surveyed. The results reveal low levels of knowledge about brain, hormonal and genetic bases of homosexuality and transsexuality, with an average of 6,8% of hits. When comparing by pedagogical careers, Chemistry students get the highest scores, while philosophy, music and biology get the least number of hits. None of the sociodemographic variables studied affect knowledge on this subject. Future research is recommended by expanding the number of universities and evaluating future/teachers in various regions of the country.


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