Gene-Environment Interaction Effects on Self-esteem

Self-esteem is a well-studied construct that has been
associated with a myriad of behavioral,
psychological and physical health outcomes. The
literature suggests that social support,
socioeconomic status (SES), parental factors,
maltreatment and stressful life events may influence
self-esteem level and trajectory. There is also
evidence for a heritable component of self-esteem.
Although no large molecular genetic studies on
self-esteem exist, associated personality trait
neuroticism and related facets depression and anxiety
have been linked to a polymorphism of the serotonin
transporter gene (5HTTLPR). Therefore, the 5HTTLPR
may also be associated with self-esteem. This book
reviews the literature surrounding gene-environment
interactions and examines the effects of known
environmental risk factors in childhood, the 5HTTLPR,
and their interaction on self-esteem in early adulthood.

Autorentext
Born in Montreal, Quebec, on July 11, 1979. He graduated from Minot State University in 2002 with degrees in Psychology and Broadcasting and a minor in French. He completed his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Duke University in 2006. "I am free...but I make myself a slave to all people to win as many as I can for Christ." 1 Cor 9:19

Klappentext
Self-esteem is a well-studied construct that has been associated with a myriad of behavioral, psychological and physical health outcomes. The literature suggests that social support, socioeconomic status (SES), parental factors, maltreatment and stressful life events may influence self-esteem level and trajectory. There is also evidence for a heritable component of self-esteem. Although no large molecular genetic studies on self-esteem exist, associated personality trait neuroticism and related facets depression and anxiety have been linked to a polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene (5HTTLPR). Therefore, the 5HTTLPR may also be associated with self-esteem. This book reviews the literature surrounding gene-environment interactions and examines the effects of known environmental risk factors in childhood, the 5HTTLPR, and their interaction on self-esteem in early adulthood.