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PubMed1988

Genotype-environment interaction in personality development: identical twins reared apart.

The focus of this study is to identify specific genotype-environment (GE) interactions as they contribute to individual differences in personality in later life. In behavioral genetics, GE interaction refers to the possibility that individuals of different genotypes may respond differently to specific environments. A sample of 99 pairs of identical twins reared apart, whose average age is 59 years, has been studied as part of the Swedish Adoption/Twin Study of Aging (SATSA). Hierarchical multiple regression was used to detect interactions between personality and environmental measures after the main effects of genotype and environment were removed. Analyses yield evidence for 11 significant interactions that provide the first evidence for GE interaction in human development using specific environmental measures. Thus, in addition to the main-effect contributions of heredity and environment, GE interactions contribute to individual differences in personality as measured in the second half of the life course.

Adoption↗
PubMed1978

Physical attractiveness and personality development.

A test of the relationship between physical attractiveness and ego development was completed through an interview study of 294 men and women college students. Ss responded to personality measures assessing identity formation, locus of control, and ego functioning and were rated on facial attractiveness and body form scales. Contrary to the physical attractiveness stereotype, attractive and unattractive Ss did not differ in their personality styles.

Beauty↗
PubMed1982

Growing up with the threat of nuclear war: some indirect effects on personality development.

The effects of the nuclear peril upon youngsters in middle childhood are considered, with particular emphasis on the extent to which ego strengths and weaknesses are influenced by adult behavior. It is suggested that the adult response to a pervasive danger such as the nuclear arms build-up shapes children's views of the trustworthiness of adult society and defines the limits of their growth and development.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1994

[Pathogenetic and salutogenetic factors--personality development and addiction career].

The problem of pathogenetics and salutogenetics factors for addiction are examined. Drug use is classified in each case as a specific expression of personal problem processing and psychosocial conflicts. The differential approach to therapy from this model is discussed and a case is made out for a stronger integration of pathogenetic and salutogenetic personality organisation in the diagnosis and therapy of addiction.

Adaptation, Psychological↗