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Assortative mating for antisocial behavior: developmental and methodological implications

R F Krueger1, T E Moffitt, A Caspi

  • 1University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.

Behavior Genetics
|July 22, 1998
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People significantly choose partners with similar antisocial behaviors, influencing the development and persistence of such traits within families. This assortative mating concentrates genetic and environmental factors, shaping developmental trajectories.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Genetics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Assortative mating, the tendency for individuals to choose mates with similar traits, is well-documented for various characteristics.
  • The extent and implications of assortative mating specifically for antisocial behavior (ASB) remain less understood.
  • Understanding assortative mating for ASB is crucial for explaining its developmental pathways and familial resemblance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the degree of assortative mating for antisocial behavior and its correlates.
  • To explore the implications of assortative mating for the development and persistence of antisocial behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 360 couples from Dunedin, New Zealand, was assessed.
  • Data collected included self-reports of antisocial behavior, association with antisocial peers, and perceptions of social sanctions.

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  • Assortative mating was quantified for these variables and related personality traits.

    • Main Results:

    • Substantial assortative mating was observed for self-reported antisocial behavior (r=0.54) and association with antisocial peers (r=0.54).
    • Moderate assortative mating was found for perceptions of social sanctions for ASB (r=0.32).
    • Assortative mating for personality traits linked to ASB was low (r=0.15).

    Conclusions:

    • Assortative mating for actual antisocial behaviors is significant, contrasting with lower levels for related personality traits.
    • Findings highlight the importance of considering assortative mating in family studies of antisocial behavior.
    • A behavior-genetic model is proposed where assortative mating concentrates risk/protective factors within families, influencing developmental trajectories.