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Retrospective reports of parental physical affection and parenting style: a study of Finnish twins.

Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) - 1 Aug 2008

Harlaar Nicole, Santtila Pekka, Björklund Johanna, Alanko Katarina, Jern Patrick, Varjonen Markus, von der Pahlen Bettina, Sandnabba Kenneth

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Individual differences in parenting behaviors are due, in part, to genetic factors. In the present study, the authors sought to determine whether the degree of genetic influence varied according to the type of parental behavior under consideration. A population-based sample of 2,334 pairs of Finnish twins provided ratings on the physical affection, control, abusiveness, and indifference shown by their father and...

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PMID: 18729674
DOI: 10.1037/0893-3200.22.3.605

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