People's Perception towards the Causes of Homosexuality
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https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.098271402Keywords:
Homosexuality, Relationship, HomophobiaAbstract
The main goals of the current study, "People's Perception Toward the Causes of Homosexuality," were to identify the various social factors that contribute to homosexuality and to assess the relationship between independent variables (economic aspects, psychological aspects, cultural aspects, and social aspects) and dependent variables (Homosexuality). From the overall population of 6736 people, a sample size of 67responders (all men) was chosen using a straightforward random technique. A thoughtfully constructed interview was used to gather the data. Using the use of the Frequency Distribution statistical approach and SPSS version 20, the acquired data was examined. The percentages in this section represented the respondents' answers. It included demographic information as well as dependent and independent variables. According to the study, the majority of respondents, or (77.61 %), believed that poverty is the main cause of homosexuality, while (94.0%) believed that homosexuality is a distinct behaviour that an individual adopts of their own volition. Moreover, 86.56% of respondents thought that homo sexuality was also caused by boys dancing. Whereas (86%) of respondents asserted that homosexuality is also caused by a lack of moral principles. Based on the study's findings, it was suggested as a policy recommendation to encourage moral values, eradicate poverty, and minimise homosexuality.
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