A gene X environment interaction between DRD2 and religiosity in the prediction of adolescent delinquent involvement in a sample of males

Citation

Beaver, K. M.; Gibson, C. L.; Jennings, W. G.; & Ward, J. T. (2009). A gene X environment interaction between DRD2 and religiosity in the prediction of adolescent delinquent involvement in a sample of males. Biodemography Soc Biol. vol. 55 (1) pp. 71-81

Abstract

Human behavioral phenotypes are the result of complex interactions between genotype and the environment. Still, much remains unknown about the gene X environmental basis to adolescent delinquent involvement. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, we examine whether a polymorphism in the dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) gene interacts with religiosity to predict variation in adolescent delinquent involvement. The results of the analyses revealed a gene X environment interaction between the A-1 allele of DRD2 and religiosity in the prediction of adolescent delinquency. Limitations are noted, and the implications of the findings are discussed.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19485560903054689

Keyword(s)

Adolescent

Notes

Beaver, Kevin M

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Biodemography Soc Biol

Author(s)

Beaver, K. M.
Gibson, C. L.
Jennings, W. G.
Ward, J. T.

Year Published

2009

Volume Number

55

Issue Number

1

Pages

71-81

Edition

2009/10/20

ISSN/ISBN

1948-5565 (Print)

DOI

10.1080/19485560903054689

Reference ID

1768