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Common genetic and environmental influences on major depressive disorder and conduct disorder.

Authors :
Subbarao, Anjali
Soo Hyun Rhee
Young, Susan E.
Ehringer, Marissa A.
Corley, Robin P.
Hewitt, John K.
Rhee, Soo Hyun
Source :
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology; Apr2008, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p433-444, 12p, 3 Diagrams, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The evidence for common genetic and environmental influences on conduct disorder (CD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents was examined. A sample of 570 monozygotic twin pairs, 592 dizygotic twin pairs, and 426 non-twin siblings, aged 12-18 years, was recruited from the Colorado Twin Registry. For the past year data, there was a significant correlation between the genetic influences on MDD and CD and, for the lifetime data, there was a significant correlation between the genetic influences on MDD and CD, and a significant correlation between the nonshared environmental influences on MDD and CD. Our results suggest that some genetic factors will increase an individual's vulnerability to both MDD and CD in adolescence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00910627
Volume :
36
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31315280
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-007-9189-1