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Differential susceptibility effects of oxytocin gene (OXT) polymorphisms and perceived parenting on social anxiety among adolescents.
Development and psychopathology - 1 May 2018
Olofsdotter Susanne, Åslund Cecilia, Furmark Tomas, Comasco Erika, Nilsson Kent W
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Social anxiety is one of the most commonly reported mental health problems among adolescents, and it has been suggested that parenting style influences an adolescent's level of anxiety. A context-dependent effect of oxytocin on human social behavior has been proposed; however, research on the oxytocin gene (OXT) has mostly been reported without considering contextual factors. This study investigated the...
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