Cumulative Genetic Scores Interact with Maternal and Paternal Parenting in Predicting Parent-Adolescent Cohesion and Conflict.
J Youth Adolesc
; 53(5): 1171-1185, 2024 May.
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| ID: mdl-38308791
ABSTRACT
Previous research concerning the interplay between genetics and parenting in the development of the parent-child relationship during adolescence has been extremely scarce, predominantly adopting single-gene designs. This limited body of work has largely overlooked the distinct effects of maternal and paternal roles, as well as potential gender differences. Additionally, existing gene-by-environment (G × E) studies have mainly concentrated on adverse environmental factors and associated negative outcomes, somewhat neglecting positive environments and outcomes. The present study examined the interactions of cumulative genetic scores (CGS, dopamine receptor D2 TaqIA and oxytocin receptor gene rs53576 polymorphisms) with both positive and negative parenting on parent-adolescent cohesion and conflict. Furthermore, this study aimed to ascertain with which gene-environment model the potential G × E interactions would align. A total of 745 Chinese Han adolescents (Mage = 13.36 ± 0.96 years; 46.8% girls) from grades 7 to 9 participated in this study. Results revealed a significant effect of CGS and negative maternal parenting on mother-adolescent conflict among males, consistent with the weak differential susceptibility model. As CGS increased, the effects of negative maternal parenting on mother-son conflict were magnified. These findings have implications for the timing and focus of interventions aimed at improving parent-adolescent relationships.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Parents
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Parenting
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Youth Adolesc
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J. youth adolesc
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Journal of youth and adolescence
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China
Country of publication:
United States