Attachment and Epigenetics: A Scoping Review of Recent Research and Current Knowledge.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: SAGE Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0376475 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1558-691X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00332941 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Psychol Rep Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2016- : Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE
      Original Publication: Louisville, Ky. : Southern Universities Press,
    • Subject Terms:
      Epigenomics* ; Knowledge* ; Object Attachment* ; Research*; Adverse Childhood Experiences ; Humans
    • Abstract:
      Background: Epigenetic research has pointed to that the interaction between genetics and environmental factors may play a role in making some individuals more vulnerable than others.
      Aim: The aim of this article was to present a broad perspective on the current state of knowledge in a relatively new and complex field of "attachment and epigenetic processes."
      Method: We conducted a scoping review based on a systematic literature search in PsycINFO, PubMed, and Embase databases for relevant abstracts using the terms attachment and epigenet* .
      Results: In total, 11 studies were included. Research predating 2009 and animal studies were excluded in order to review the current state of research in humans.
      Conclusion: Overall, there seems to be a consistency in the literature, pointing to a link between early childhood adversity, attachment processes, and epigenetic changes. However, research in human subjects is still limited.
    • Grant Information:
      G9815508 United Kingdom MRC_ Medical Research Council; MC_PC_15018 United Kingdom MRC_ Medical Research Council; MC_PC_19009 United Kingdom MRC_ Medical Research Council
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Attachment; genetics and behavior; mental and physical health; public health issues; sociobiology
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20200207 Date Completed: 20210806 Latest Revision: 20220131
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/0033294120901846
    • Accession Number:
      32024431