Avshalom Caspi
Duke University
2 papers in the Anchorcite directory, published between 2003 and 2011, cited 13,088 times in total.
ORCID profileResearch topics
- Stress Responses and Cortisol · 1 paper
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · 1 paper
- Mental Health Research Topics · 1 paper
- Health disparities and outcomes · 1 paper
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · 1 paper
- Behavioral Health and Interventions · 1 paper
Frequent co-authors
- Terrie E. Moffitt · 2 papers
- Richie Poulton · 2 papers
- Karen Sugden · 1 paper
- Ian Craig · 1 paper
- HonaLee Harrington · 1 paper
- Joseph L. McClay · 1 paper
- Jonathan S. Mill · 1 paper
- Judy Martin · 1 paper
Papers
- Influence of Life Stress on Depression: Moderation by a Polymorphism in the 5-HTT GeneScience · 2003 · 8,167 citations
In a prospective-longitudinal study of a representative birth cohort, we tested why stressful experiences lead to depression in some people but not in others. A functional polymorphism in the promoter region of the serotonin transporter (5-HT T) gene was found…
- A gradient of childhood self-control predicts health, wealth, and public safetyProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2011 · 4,921 citations
Policy-makers are considering large-scale programs aimed at self-control to improve citizens' health and wealth and reduce crime. Experimental and economic studies suggest such programs could reap benefits. Yet, is self-control important for the health, wealth, and public safety of the…
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