Gene-Environment Interplay in Maternal Behavior

• In Event: Biosocial Influences on Antisocial Behaviors

Abstract

There is a great deal of research showing that virtually every behavioral phenotype is under some level of genetic influence. Much less research, however, has examined the role that genes might play when it comes to creating variation in criminogenic environments. The current study addresses this gap in the literature and examines the potential association between specific polymorphisms and measures of maternal parenting behaviors. To do so, data drawn from The Fragile Family and Child Wellbeing Study were analyzed. We discuss these results as they apply to criminological theory and future criminological research studies.

Authors

• Wan-Jou Lin, Florida State University

• Kevin M. Beaver, Florida State University