Differences in the timing and rate of puberty among individuals growing up in the same general environment are largely caused by:

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Research has shown that genetics account for approximately 50-80% of the variation in timing and rate of puberty among individuals growing up in the same general environment. Hormonal and environmental factors can also play a role, but they are not the primary cause of individual differences in puberty.

Differences in the Timing and Rate of Puberty Among Individuals