Gene-Culture Interactions
Toward an Explanatory Framework

This Element reviews key findings and theories in gene–culture interaction research. It then discusses current issues and future directions.

Heewon Kwon (Author), Joni Y. Sasaki (Author)

9781108461665, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 7 February 2019

80 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 0.5 cm, 0.15 kg

Examining the interconnections between genes and culture is crucial for a more complete understanding of psychological processes. Genetic predispositions may predict different outcomes depending on one's cultural context, and culture may predict different outcomes depending on genetic predispositions - that is, genes and culture interact. Less is understood, however, about how genes and culture interact, or the psychological mechanisms through which gene-culture interactions occur. In this Element, Heewon Kwon and Joni Y. Sasaki review key findings and theories in gene-culture interaction research. They then go on to discuss current issues and future directions in gene-culture research that may illuminate the path toward an explanatory framework.

1. Introduction
2. Gene–culture interaction review
3. Current issues in gene–culture research
4. Future directions.

Subject Areas: Genetics [non-medical PSAK], Behavioural theory [Behaviourism JMAL], Psychology [JM], Cultural studies [JFC]