Genes, maternal negativity, and self-control: Evidence of a Gene× environment interaction

Citation

Wright, J. P.; Schnupp, R.; Beaver, K. M.; Delisi, M.; & Vaughn, M. (2012). Genes, maternal negativity, and self-control: Evidence of a Gene× environment interaction. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice.

Abstract

Maternal negativity has been consistently linked to a wide range of behavior problems in youth. Many of these problems are closely linked to low self-control. Even so, it is clear that not all youth exposed to maternal negativity show high levels of low self-control. Using direct measures of dopamine genes, we explore the extent to which dopamine genes are associated with variation in low self-control when accompanied by high and low levels of maternal negativity. Our results provide considerable evidence of a Gene × Enviornment interaction and may help to better specify which youth are likely to demonstrate low self-control when faced with stressful stimuli.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177%2F1541204011429315

Keyword(s)

Genetic

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice

Author(s)

Wright, J. P.
Schnupp, R.
Beaver, K. M.
Delisi, M.
Vaughn, M.

Year Published

2012

ISSN/ISBN

1541-2040

DOI

10.1177/1541204011429315

Reference ID

1627