Genetic and environmental bases of the interplay between magical ideation and personality

Brambilla, Paolo; Fagnani, Corrado; Cecchetto, Filippo; Medda, Emanuela; Salemi, Miriam; Picardi, Angelo; Stazi, Maria Antonietta

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2013.11.021

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“…However, our results seem to deviate from this assumption with the exception of RD. Indeed, the results of the NS, HA and P scales supported a more recent view which suggests a similar contribution of environmental factors for both temperament and character dimensions, which would therefore be subjected to the same maturation process (Ando et al, 2004;Brambilla et al, 2014;Picardi et al, 2015). In this regard, we found that NS was significantly negatively associated with age, with a linear trend and medium effect size, with young individuals showing higher scores compared to older ones.…”

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“…The heritability of these dimensions was examined by several old and more recent twin and genetic studies (Cloninger et al, 1993;Benjamin et al, 1996;Brambilla et al, 2014;Picardi et al, 2015). Specifically, for temperament dimensions, Cloninger's model suggests that these dimensions are genetically determined and therefore are not supposed to change during lifetime.…”

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Normative data and effects of age and gender on temperament and character dimensions across the lifespan in an Italian population: A cross-sectional validation study

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Normative data and effects of age and gender on temperament and character dimensions across the lifespan in an Italian population: A cross-sectional validation study

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“…Notwithstanding, we found that ST was not predictive of adolescents' psychosocial adjustment (Table 4); moreover, although not significant, there was a marginal positive relation between ST and NA. In addition to provide partial support to previously reported associations between ST and psychiatry problems in adolescents (Consoli et al, 2015) and schizotypy traits in adults (Brambilla et al, 2014), these data indicate that the PeerJ reviewing PDF | (2017:12:22741:1:1:NEW 19 Feb 2018)…”

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Peer Review #1 of "Temperament and character effects on late adolescents’ well-being and emotional-behavioural difficulties (v0.1)"

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BACKGROUND: Research on adults points to personality as a crucial determinant of wellbeing. The present study investigates the question of personality's relation to well-being and psychosocial adjustment in adolescence. METHODS: We assessed the role of temperament and character (Temperament and Character Inventory, TCI-125), on psychological well-being (PWB; Psychological Well-Being scales), subjective well-being (SWB; Positive and Negative Affect, PA and NA, respectively), and psychosocial adjustment (emotional-behavioural problems measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for adolescents, SDQ-A), in 72 Italian late adolescents (aged 17.5±0.75). Multiple regressions were conducted to predict PWB, SWB, and SDQ-A scores using TCI-125 scales as predictors. RESULTS: Character maturity, and in particular Self-Directedness, had a widespread protective effect on well-being and psychosocial adjustment, while different strengths and emotional-behavioural difficulties were associated to specific temperamental and character traits. For example, Harm-Avoidance and Novelty-Seeking positively predicted internalized and externalized problems, respectively. DISCUSSION: The present results suggest the usefulness of continuing to evaluate temperament and, in particular, character dimensions in investigations focused on adolescents' well-being and psychosocial functioning, especially in the contexts of potential interventions aimed at enhancing development of adolescents' character dimensions at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and transpersonal levels.

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“…Similarly, for the DRD2 polymorphism, Tsuchimine et al (2012) found that the less frequent allele was associated with significant lower scores in the Self-Directedness scale (Table 1). This biological evidence further supports the findings from independent twin studies, which supported a similar heritability for temperament and character dimensions (Al-Halabí et al 2011;Brambilla et al 2014;Picardi et al 2015).…”

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The association between the serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitters and personality traits

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2016

Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci

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This Section of Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences appears in each issue of the Journal to stress the relevance of epidemiology for behavioral neurosciences, reporting the results of studies that explore the use of an epidemiological approach to provide a better understanding of the neural basis of major psychiatric disorders and, in turn, the utilisation of the behavioural neurosciences for promoting innovative epidemiological research.The ultimate aim is to help the translation of most relevant research findings into every-day clinical practice. These contributions are written in house by the journal's editorial team or commissioned by the Section Editor (no more than 1000 words, short unstructured abstract, 4 key-words, one Table or Figure and up to ten references). Paolo Brambilla, Section EditorThe association between the serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitters and personality traits Evidence from previous studies has reported that complex traits, including psychiatric disorders, are moderately to highly heritable. Moreover, it has also been shown that specific personality traits may increase the risk to develop mental illnesses. Therefore the focus of the research shifted towards the identification of the biological mechanisms underpinning these traits by exploring the effects of a constellation of genetic polymorphisms in healthy subjects. Indeed, studying the effect of genetic variants in normal personality provides a unique means for identifying candidate genes which may increase the risk for psychiatric disorders. In this review, we discuss the impact of two of the most frequently studied genetic polymorphisms on personality in healthy subjects, the 5-HTT polymorphism of the serotonin transporter and the DRD2/DRD4 polymorphisms of the D2/D4 dopamine's receptors. The main aims are: (a) to highlight that the study of candidate genes provides a fruitful ground for the identification of the biological underpinnings of personality without, though, reaching a general consensus about the strength of this relationship; and (b) to outline that the research in personality genetics should be expanded to provide a clearer picture of the heritability of personality traits.

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Genetic and environmental bases of the interplay between magical ideation and personality

Cited by 18 publications

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Normative data and effects of age and gender on temperament and character dimensions across the lifespan in an Italian population: A cross-sectional validation study

Normative data and effects of age and gender on temperament and character dimensions across the lifespan in an Italian population: A cross-sectional validation study

Peer Review #1 of "Temperament and character effects on late adolescents’ well-being and emotional-behavioural difficulties (v0.1)"

The association between the serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitters and personality traits

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