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Are associations between parental divorce and children's adjustment genetically mediated? An adoption study.

Developmental psychology - 1 Jul 2000

O'Connor T G, Caspi A, DeFries J C, Plomin R

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The hypothesis that the association between parental divorce and children's adjustment is mediated by genetic factors was examined in the Colorado Adoption Project, a prospective longitudinal study of 398 adoptive and biological families. In biological families, children who experienced their parents' separation by the age of 12 years exhibited higher rates of behavioral problems and substance use, and lower...

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