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Molecular genetic underpinnings of self-control: 5-HTTLPR and self-control in a sample of inmates

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  • Wells, Jessica
  • Armstrong, Todd
  • Boutwell, Brian
  • Boisvert, Danielle
  • Flores, Shahida
  • Symonds, Mary
  • Gangitano, David

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Several studies now show that self-control, as proposed by Gottfredson and Hirschi (1990), is at least moderately heritable. Studies of molecular genetic variation related to serotonergic function suggest that the heritability of self-control may be explained, in part, by the 5-HTTLPR polymorphism.

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  • Wells, Jessica & Armstrong, Todd & Boutwell, Brian & Boisvert, Danielle & Flores, Shahida & Symonds, Mary & Gangitano, David, 2015. "Molecular genetic underpinnings of self-control: 5-HTTLPR and self-control in a sample of inmates," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 43(5), pages 386-396.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:43:y:2015:i:5:p:386-396
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2015.07.004
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