Boys' serotonin transporter genotype affects maternal behavior through self-control: a case of evocative gene-environment correlation.

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Self-control, involving processes such as delaying gratification, concentrating, planning, following instructions, and adapting emotions and behavior to situational requirements and social norms, may have a profound impact on children's adjustment. The importance of self-control suggests that parents are likely to modify their parenting based on children's ability for self-control. We study the effect of...

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