Reiner I, Spangler G (2010)
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2010
Original Authors: Reiner I., Spangler G.
Publisher: Brunner Routledge
Book Volume: 12
Pages Range: 209-229
Journal Issue: 3
DOI: 10.1080/14616731003759674
Recently, the Dopamine D4 Receptor Gene (DRD4) and the Serotonin Transporter Gene (5-HTT) have been found to be candidate genes for infant attachment disorganization. The present study aimed to explore the relationship of these genes to adult attachment representations. The Adult Attachment Interview was used to assess attachment representations in 167 German adults. DNA from buccal cells was genotyped for the DRD4 VNTR Exon III and 5-HTT LPR polymorphisms with respect to the presence of the 7repeat allele and the short allele, respectively. DRD4 7repeat allele carriers were significantly more likely to be securely attached than those without 7repeat but only for subjects with unloving caregiver recollections. No association between the 5-HTT LPR polymorphism and adult attachment was found. These findings encourage further investigations to explore endophenotypical and mediating psychological processes between the DRD4 Gene and secure attachment patterns. © 2010 Taylor & Francis.
APA:
Reiner, I., & Spangler, G. (2010). Adult attachment and gene polymorphisms of the dopamine D4 receptor and serotonin transporter (5-HTT). Attachment and Human Development, 12(3), 209-229. https://doi.org/10.1080/14616731003759674
MLA:
Reiner, Iris, and Gottfried Spangler. "Adult attachment and gene polymorphisms of the dopamine D4 receptor and serotonin transporter (5-HTT)." Attachment and Human Development 12.3 (2010): 209-229.
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