Genetic influences on the stability of low self-control: Results from a longitudinal sample of twins

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 36, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 478-485

  Beaver, Kevin M ^a   Wright, John Paul ^b   DeLisi, Matt ^c   Vaughn, Michael G ^d  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI   (United States)

^c IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 55549130434     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2008.09.006     Document Type: Article

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