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Peer reviewedMcGuire, Shirley; Manke, Beth; Saudino, Kimberly J.; Reiss, David; Hetherington, E. Mavis; Plomin, Robert – Child Development, 1999
This behavioral genetic study examined perceived competence and self-worth in same-sex twins, siblings, and stepsiblings 10 to 18 years old, and again 3 years later. Findings at second assessment showed six of seven subscales heritable. Genetic contributions to stability were found for perceived scholastic competence, athletic competence, physical…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Competence
Peer reviewedNeiderhiser, Jenae M.; Reiss, David; Plomin, Robert; Hetherington, E. Mavis – Developmental Psychology, 1999
Examined the genetic and environmental contributions to the predictive association between parenting and adolescent adjustment in identical and fraternal twins, and full, half, and genetically unrelated siblings in nondivorced and stepfamilies. Found that cross-lagged associations between parental conflict-negativity and adolescent antisocial…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development
