Did any of the studies also include any genetic markers like temperaments?
The big hole in most studies is they only looked at environmental factors. A sociopathic
Parent’s temperament shows in the traits as it does in the child’s giving a genetic reason for abuse and fitting reasons for the distribution of the outcomes.
I don't think so, and of course I agree that genetics plays a major role in these cycles. But they don't have causal claims, they just look at what happens between generations.
The meta-analysis is only observational, they don't say what causes abuse, although they did try to have a discussion about potential protective factors.
All traits are genetically influenced (the first law of behavioral genetics, Turkheimer, 2000), but they are also influenced by the environment.
I'm guessing abuse will be affected by several traits, beliefs, and environmental factors: self-control, empathy, values, social support, substance abuse, financial resources, etc...
My spouse and I have worked very hard to break many cycles from our childhood. It’s possible and takes awareness, discipline, and empathy
Thank you for sharing! It's definitely possible and apparently it's more common than we tend to think.
So happy to hear this!!
Did any of the studies also include any genetic markers like temperaments?
The big hole in most studies is they only looked at environmental factors. A sociopathic
Parent’s temperament shows in the traits as it does in the child’s giving a genetic reason for abuse and fitting reasons for the distribution of the outcomes.
I don't think so, and of course I agree that genetics plays a major role in these cycles. But they don't have causal claims, they just look at what happens between generations.
So one variable, environmental, no genetic input. I’ve always thought you must have no empathy nor impulse control to abuse.
The meta-analysis is only observational, they don't say what causes abuse, although they did try to have a discussion about potential protective factors.
All traits are genetically influenced (the first law of behavioral genetics, Turkheimer, 2000), but they are also influenced by the environment.
I'm guessing abuse will be affected by several traits, beliefs, and environmental factors: self-control, empathy, values, social support, substance abuse, financial resources, etc...