Article
Interaction between genetic vulnerability and family environment: the Finnish adoptive family study of schizophrenia.
Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica - 1 Nov 1991
Tienari P
Abstract excerpt
A nationwide Finnish sample of schizophrenics' offspring given up for adoption was compared blindly with matched controls, that is, adopted-away offspring of nonschizophrenic biologic parents. The adoptive families were investigated thoroughly by joint and individual interviews and psychologic tests. Biologic parents were also interviewed and tested. Among the 144 index and 178 control offspring, the percentage...
Topics
- Adoption
- Adult
- Child of Impaired Parents
- Family
- Finland
- Genotype
- Humans
- MMPI
- Personality Development
- Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
- Risk Factors
- Rorschach Test
