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The contribution of gene-environment interaction to psychopathology

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posted on 2023-06-08, 21:45 authored by Anita Thapar, Gordon Harold, Frances Rice, Kate Langley, Michael O'Donovan
The study of gene-environment interaction (G × E) constitutes an area of significant social and clinical significance. Different types of research study designs are being used to investigate the contribution of G × E to psychopathology, although the term G × E has also been used and interpreted in different ways. Despite mixed evidence that G × E contributes to psychopathology, some promising and consistent findings are emerging. Evidence is reviewed in relation to depression, antisocial behavior, schizophrenia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Although findings from various research designs have different meaning, interestingly much of the evidence with regard to the contribution of G × E that has arisen from twin and adoption studies has been for antisocial behavior and depression. It is for these same forms of psychopathology that molecular genetic evidence of G × E has also been most convincing. Finally, current and anticipated methodological challenges and implications for future research in this area are considered.

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  • Published

Journal

Development and Psychopathology

ISSN

0954-5794

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Cambridge University Press

Issue

4

Volume

19

Page range

989-1004

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2015-08-11

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