Wisconsin Twin Panel: current directions and findings
Kathryn Lemery-Chalfant1, H Hill Goldsmith, Nichole L Schmidt
1Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA. klemery@asu.edu
Summary
The Wisconsin Twin Panel studies child development and psychopathology using multiple assessment methods. This approach is useful for understanding early emotions, temperament, anxiety, autism, and sensory sensitivity.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Genetics
- Psychopathology Research
Background:
- The Wisconsin Twin Panel utilizes a population-based sample of twins from Wisconsin.
- Research focuses on the etiology and developmental trajectory of various child phenotypes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the developmental course of early emotions, temperament, childhood anxiety, impulsivity, autism spectrum, and sensory sensitivity.
- To explore related psychobiological and behavioral phenotypes in a twin cohort.
Main Methods:
- Structured caregiver interviews
- Observer ratings
- Child self-report measures
- Home-based behavioral assessments
- Biological measures (cortisol, palm prints, genotyping)
- Cognitive testing and questionnaires
Main Results:
- Multiple assessment modes are effective for studying child development.
- Integrated data from diverse methods provide a comprehensive understanding of phenotypes.
- The study highlights the utility of a multi-modal assessment strategy.
Conclusions:
- A multi-modal approach is essential for robustly studying child development and psychopathology.
- The Wisconsin Twin Panel provides a valuable resource for etiological and developmental research.
- Findings underscore the complexity of behavioral and psychobiological phenotypes.
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