Article
Genetic and environmental influences on adolescent attachment.
Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines - 1 Sept 2014
Fearon Pasco, Shmueli-Goetz Yael, Viding Essi, Fonagy Peter, Plomin Robert
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BACKGROUND: Twin studies consistently point to limited genetic influence on attachment security in the infancy period, but no study has examined whether this remains the case in later development. This study presents the findings from a twin study examining the relative importance of genetic and environmental influences on attachment in adolescence. METHODS: The sample included 551 twin pairs aged 15 years...
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