Life events and depressive symptoms in childhood--shared genes or shared adversity? A research note.

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Life events and depressive symptoms in childhood--shared genes or shared adversity? A research note.

Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines - 1 Nov 1998

Thapar A, Harold G, McGuffin P

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A twin study design was used to examine to what extent genetic and environmental factors mediate the association between life events and depressive symptoms. Questionnaire measures (maternally rated) of depressive symptoms and life events were obtained for a systematically ascertained sample of 2...

Topics

Adaptation, Psychological
Chi-Square Distribution
Depression
Diseases in Twins
Environment
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Life Change Events
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Models, Genetic
Mothers
Multivariate Analysis
Surveys and Questionnaires

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PMID: 9844985

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