Gender identity development in adolescence

@article{Steensma2013GenderID,
  title={Gender identity development in adolescence},
  author={Thomas D Steensma and Baudewijntje P.C. Kreukels and Annelou L. C. de Vries and Peggy T Cohen-Kettenis},
  journal={Hormones and Behavior},
  year={2013},
  volume={64},
  pages={288-297}
}
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