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Genetic moderation of sensitivity to positive and negative affect in marriage.
Emotion (Washington, D.C.) - 1 Apr 2012
Schoebi Dominik, Way Baldwin M, Karney Benjamin R, Bradbury Thomas N
Abstract excerpt
Hypothesizing that genetic factors partially govern sensitivity to interpersonal cues, we examined whether a polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) in the serotonin transporter gene would moderate spouses' sensitivity to positive and negative partner affect. Before and after marital discussions, participants from 76 couples (total n = 150) reported their affective states. Spouses carrying the short allele of the 5-HTTLPR were...
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