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Publication Date: 2012-Jul
Pages: 7
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Dopaminergic Polymorphisms and Educational Achievement: Results from a Longitudinal Sample of Americans
Beaver, Kevin M.; Wright, John Paul; DeLisi, Matt; Vaughn, Michael G.
Developmental Psychology, v48 n4 p932-938 Jul 2012
Although educational attainment has been found to be moderately heritable, research has yet to explore candidate genes for it. Drawing on data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, in the current study, we examined the association between polymorphisms in three dopaminergic genes (DAT1, DRD2, and DRD4), a dopamine index, and educational attainment. Statistically significant effects were found for DAT1, DRD2, DRD4, and the dopamine index for highest level of education. This study is the first to our knowledge that links measured genes to educational attainment. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Genetics, Adolescents, Longitudinal Studies, Poverty, Intelligence Quotient, Violence, Delinquency, Peer Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A100022
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