Science August 2002 PMID 12161658

Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children.

Avshalom Caspi, Joseph McClay, Terrie E Moffitt, Jonathan Mill, Judy Martin, Ian W Craig, Alan Taylor, Richie Poulton

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The collective discusses the research on genetics and violence, with tone variations from skepticism to critique, such as one post questioning if a gene causes crime and another dismissing the science as mere argument. This reflects a cautious or skeptical stance, with words indicating disagreement or superficial engagement, which aligns with the moderate scores assigned.

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Most discussions either dismiss or question the idea that genetics, specifically the MAOA gene, directly explains violent behavior, showing skepticism or disagreement.

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Abstract in brief

  • A study followed male children from birth to adulthood to explore why some maltreated kids develop antisocial behavior while others don’t.
  • Researchers found that a specific gene related to the enzyme monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) can influence this outcome, with higher MAOA expression linked to a lower likelihood of antisocial issues in maltreated children.
  • These results suggest that genetics play a role in how children respond to maltreatment, offering insight into why not all victims go on to harm others.

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Rectum Domini
@ZbrukanyOdbyt · X

@MortTheMortal @mirrex69 @celebert4321 @ManiaPendragon @OliwiaGako20163 Avshalaom Caspi i Terrie Moffitt (2002) – “Role of Genotype in the Cycle of Violence in Maltreated Children”

Nov 6, 2024 · 5 likes · 16 followers View post →
Sailor
@PrometheanAngel · X

Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children https://t.co/5aIRrooWgz Brain monoamine oxidase A activity predicts trait aggression https://t.co/w58boN33vF

Mar 1, 2024 · 4 likes · 1,775 followers View post →
Radwan
@redwan98_ · X

4️⃣ الخلاصة؟ فيه جينات تلعب دور في العصبية والسعادة. بس ما يعني إنك ما تقدر تتغير. أسلوب حياتك، طريقة تفكيرك، والبيئة تفرق كثير. #علم_الجينات MAOA gene https://t.co/YJahrfKG5x HTTLPR and depression https://t.co/PeRiZRkDmW https://t.co/zwGKiNTMaN

Jul 23, 2025 · 4 likes · 674 followers View post →
Restu Aji
@danangrestuaji · X

@ah_mad0410 @awesomeposted Hereditas kepribadian ilmiah , 1. Heritability of personality: A meta-analysis of behavior genetic studies. 2. Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for personality. 3. Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children

Sep 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 40 followers View post →
Wrenna @ Aspergirl
@aspergirl_114 · X

「Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children」 が 「中で暴力のサイクルの遺伝子型の役割は、子供たちを虐待しました。」 と訳されるので、weblioに論文を読ませてはいけない

May 1, 2019 · 1,764 followers View post →
Freiheitsvideos
@freiheitsvideos · X

@BenevoluX @acnewsitics https://t.co/vTYSATw1BY *AMERICAN society is OK with having children experience violence in their childhood. Not "society". The result is an increased amount of violent children/young adults/adults.

Sep 17, 2025 · 958 followers View post →

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Freiheitsvideos
@freiheitsvideos · X

@BenevoluX @acnewsitics https://t.co/vTYSATw1BY *AMERICAN society is OK with having children experience violence in their childhood. Not "society". The result is an increased amount of violent children/young adults/adults.

Sep 17, 2025 · 958 followers View post →
Riley
@ExactlyOneRiley · X

@AutismEgregore @esjesjesj I could go on. If I were to borrow your earlier argument , perhaps you believe this because it is palatable to you? ;P Here are my sources: Byrd & Manuck (2014)- https://t.co/bn45j7MmXm Caspi et al. (2002) - https://t.co/L4cACCcDji

Jul 23, 2025 · 395 followers View post →
Radwan
@redwan98_ · X

4️⃣ الخلاصة؟ فيه جينات تلعب دور في العصبية والسعادة. بس ما يعني إنك ما تقدر تتغير. أسلوب حياتك، طريقة تفكيرك، والبيئة تفرق كثير. #علم_الجينات MAOA gene https://t.co/YJahrfKG5x HTTLPR and depression https://t.co/PeRiZRkDmW https://t.co/zwGKiNTMaN

Jul 23, 2025 · 4 likes · 674 followers View post →
bonerchamp2
@bonerchampion2 · X

@XsTopGuy @NVMESVKE @littlenutsac_ @ShitpostRock Visscher, P. M., Brown, M. A., McCarthy, M. I., & Yang, J. (2012). "Five Years of GWAS Discovery." Plomin, R., & Spinath, F. M. (2004). "Intelligence: Genetics, Genes, and Genomics." Caspi, A., et al. (2002). "Role of Genotype in the Cycle of Violence in Maltreated Children."

Jul 7, 2025 · 58 followers View post →
Tom Willams
@TomWillyhams · X

@John42991250 @NoticingthingsJ @SimonButler83 @MattL_90 So argument from ignorance and now ignoring individual moral agency. + none of that science is evidence for your claim. https://t.co/HhnvfUHMpo https://t.co/mvMjKY057n https://t.co/Djxwj6n35d https://t.co/2KDvG5mcl8

Jun 21, 2025 · 258 followers View post →
Jac Celf
@CelfJa73446 · X

@feathercolibri @PierroLaO1 @Gen_Sank Rhee, S. H., & Waldman, I. D. (2002). Genetic and environmental influences on antisocial behavior: A meta-analysis of twin and adoption studies Caspi, A., McClay, et al. (2002). Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children. Science, 297(5582), 851–854.

Apr 14, 2025 · 10 followers View post →
Osama
@osama_1906 · X

@AlaaPatho https://t.co/BIEgwosln7

Nov 21, 2024 · 1 followers View post →
Rectum Domini
@ZbrukanyOdbyt · X

@MortTheMortal @mirrex69 @celebert4321 @ManiaPendragon @OliwiaGako20163 Avshalaom Caspi i Terrie Moffitt (2002) – “Role of Genotype in the Cycle of Violence in Maltreated Children”

Nov 6, 2024 · 5 likes · 16 followers View post →
Juan Ponce de León
@Garisson66 · X

@EnragedApostate @MiniWhoop @agi_ck @cspan @cspanwj @MSNBC Is there a gene for crime? Caspi et al., "Role of Genotype in the Cycle of Violence in Maltreated Children" (2002) PubMed Raine, A., "The Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime" (2014)

Oct 13, 2024 · 520 followers View post →
Restu Aji
@danangrestuaji · X

@ah_mad0410 @awesomeposted Hereditas kepribadian ilmiah , 1. Heritability of personality: A meta-analysis of behavior genetic studies. 2. Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for personality. 3. Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children

Sep 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 40 followers View post →
Sailor
@PrometheanAngel · X

Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children https://t.co/5aIRrooWgz Brain monoamine oxidase A activity predicts trait aggression https://t.co/w58boN33vF

Mar 1, 2024 · 4 likes · 1,775 followers View post →
Wrenna @ Aspergirl
@aspergirl_114 · X

「Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children」 が 「中で暴力のサイクルの遺伝子型の役割は、子供たちを虐待しました。」 と訳されるので、weblioに論文を読ませてはいけない

May 1, 2019 · 1,764 followers View post →