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Genetic differential sensitivity to social environments: implications for research.
American journal of public health - 1 Oct 2013
Mitchell Colter, McLanahan Sara, Brooks-Gunn Jeanne, Garfinkel Irwin, Hobcraft John, Notterman Daniel
Abstract excerpt
Researchers have proposed a genetic differential sensitivity to social environmental (GDSE) model positing that individuals with certain genetic makeups are more sensitive to favorable and unfavorable environmental influences than those without these genetic makeups. We discuss several issues facing researchers who want to use GDSE to examine health: (1) the need for greater theorizing about the social...
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