Arginine vasopressin 1a receptor gene and maternal behavior: evidence of association and moderation

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This study examined associations among maternal sensitivity, mothers' early adversity and the Arginine Vasopressin 1a Receptor (AVPR1A) gene. Early adversity in mothers' background has been found to be associated with lower maternal sensitivity. Animal literature suggests that variation in the AVPR1A gene is associated with parenting quality. The goal of the study was to examine the role of the AVPR1A gene in...

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