Joseph’s Coat Ministries, Inc. (JCM) believes that at the root of homosexual feelings there are usually unmet emotional and identification needs with the same-sex.

The APA (American Psychology Association) affirms there are no conclusive scientific findings concerning what causes a person to have a particular sexual orientation:

"There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay or lesbian orientation. Although much research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social, and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many think that nature and nurture both play complex roles; most people experience little or no sense of choice about their sexual orientation."

(American Psychological Association (APA), March 6, 2008)