People with traumatic childhoods are three times more likely to be gay or bisexual, according to a new study. But critics say the Otago University research is flawed and could have a negative impact on perceptions about homosexuality.

According to the study, children who are subject to violence, sexual abuse or rape are more likely to be attracted to the same sex.

The more adversity, the more likely they are to be homosexual or bisexual.

The study’s author, Associate Professor Elisabeth Wells, says researchers “stumbled” on the link.

“That’s not why we looked at it,” she says according to 3news.co.nz.

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