Scientific research has established that sexual orientation is not a choice, but rather a stable and inherent characteristic that individuals are born with. Because it is biologically driven, an individual's sexual orientation cannot be changed.

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Research indicates that sexual orientation has a strong underlying biological component. This is supported by findings of gene-level contributions, which account for at least half of the variability in sexual orientation, as well as observed differences in brain structure, brain function, and basic body structure among individuals of different sexual orientations.

Biological Basis of Sexual Orientation

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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Stability of Sexual Orientation

Conversion therapy encompasses attempts to change an individual's sexual orientation. The scientific community has heavily criticized these practices due to fundamental flaws in research design, participant recruitment, and data interpretation. Consequently, there is no credible scientific evidence supporting the idea that sexual orientation can be changed.

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