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Genetic Effects on ADHD Symptomatology in 7- to 13-Year-Old Twins: Results from a Telephone Survey.

Authors :
Nadder, Teresa S.
Silberg, Judy L.
Eaves, Lindon J.
Maes, Hermine H.
Meyer, Joanne M.
Source :
Behavior Genetics. Mar1998, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p83-99. 17p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

The magnitude of genetic and environmental factors and the influence of contrast effects on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptomatology were examined on a sample of 900 twin pairs, aged 7–13, participating in the Virginia Twin Study of Adolescent Behavioral Development (VTSABD). In addition, the genetic and environmental correlations between ADHD and oppositional-defiant disorder/conduct disorder (ODD/CD) symptomatology were estimated. A series of structural models was applied to maternal ratings from a telephone survey, designed to screen for the three dimensions of ADHD symptomatology (hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention) and ODD/CD symptomatology. Model-fitting results suggested that ADHD symptomatology is highly heritable and influenced mostly by additive genetic, specific environmental, and contrast effects. However, this analysis could not exclude with statistical significance additional effects from dominance. The results of the best-fitting bivariate model suggested that the genetic correlation between the two traits is 50% and replicated previous findings of a common genetic factor influencing the comorbidity of ADHD and ODD/CD symptomatologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00018244
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Behavior Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11304752
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021686906396