DAT1 and 5HTT are associated with pathological criminal behavior in a nationally representative sample of youth

Michael G. Vaughn; Matt DeLisi; Kevin M. Beaver; John Paul Wright

doi:10.1177/0093854809342839

DAT1 and 5HTT are associated with pathological criminal behavior in a nationally representative sample of youth

Michael G. Vaughn, Matt DeLisi, Kevin M. Beaver, John Paul Wright

Graduate School of Social Welfare

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The study of serious, violent, and chronic offenders is a primary research area in criminology; however, its genetic underpinnings are relatively unknown. Based on genetically sensitive data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), this study empirically explored the genetic antecedents of chronic and dangerous criminal behavior. Controlling for age, gender, cognitive ability, and self-control, the models yielded some significant effects for the genetic polymorphisms dopamine transporter (DAT1) and serotonin transporter (5HTT), and these effects were conditioned by the delinquent peer network within which adolescents were situated-thereby suggesting a significant Gene × Environment interaction.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1113-1124
Number of pages	12
Journal	Criminal Justice and Behavior
Volume	36
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854809342839
Publication status	Published - 2009 Nov

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