Gene-environment interplay between parent-child relationship problems and externalizing disorders in adolescence and young adulthood.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have shown that genetic risk for externalizing (EXT) disorders is greater in the context of adverse family environments during adolescence, but it is unclear whether these effects are long lasting. The current study evaluated developmental changes in gene-environment interplay in the concurrent and prospective associations between parent-child relationship problems and EXT at ages 18 and 25 years.

Method

The sample included 1382 twin pairs (48% male) from the Minnesota Twin Family Study, participating in assessments at ages 18 years (mean = 17.8, s.d. = 0.69 years) and 25 years (mean = 25.0, s.d. = 0.90 years). Perceptions of parent-child relationship problems were assessed using questionnaires. Structured interviews were used to assess symptoms o

SUBMITTER: Samek DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4275406 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature