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Self-control forecasts better psychosocial outcomes but faster epigenetic aging in low-SES youth

Miller, Gregory E., Yu, Tianyi, Chen, Edith, Brody, Gene H.·2015·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
DOI 10.1073/pnas.1505063112
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Significance: Most childhood outcomes pattern by socioeconomic status (SES). Children from low-SES families complete less education, have worse health, and are convicted of more crimes. To ameliorate these disparities, policymakers are incorporating character-skills training into school curricula and social services. Among other goals, these programs attempt to improve self-control, or the ability to resist temptations that interfere with long-term aspirations. However, data suggest that self-control has unforeseen consequences for the health of low-SES youth. Here, we follow 292 African American teenagers as they transition into adulthood. Among low-SES youth, self-control forecasted better psychosocial outcomes, including less depression, substance use, and aggression. However, it also forecasted more rapid immune cell aging, highlighting the potential health costs of successful adjustment for disadvantaged youth.

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Authors
Miller, G. E., Yu, T., Chen, E., & Brody, G. H.
Affiliations
  • Department of Psychology and Institute for Policy Research, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208;
  • Center for Family Research, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
Venue
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Publisher
National Academy of Sciences
Published
2015-07-13
Volume
112
Issue
33
Pages
10325-10330
ISSN
  • 0027-8424
  • 1091-6490
DOI
10.1073/pnas.1505063112
Cited by
182
References
14
Language
en
Licence
www.pnas.org/site/misc/userlicense.xhtml (vor, 184 d)
Funders
  • HHS | NIH | National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (HD030588)
  • HHS | NIH | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (HL108723, HL122328)
  • HHS | NIH | National Institute on Drug Abuse (DA027827)

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