AUTHOR=Zhang Jinghuan , Han Xiao , Si Si , Zhang Shun 

TITLE=The Interaction of TPH1 A779C Polymorphism and Maternal Authoritarianism on Creative Potential

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychology

VOLUME=9

YEAR=2018

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02106

DOI=10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02106

ISSN=1664-1078

ABSTRACT=<p>Exploring the possible mechanisms through which gene may interact with environment to influence creativity has been one of the leading issues in creativity research. In a sample of four hundred and twenty-one Chinese undergraduate students, the present study investigated for the first time the interaction of <italic>TPH1</italic> A779C polymorphism and maternal parenting styles on creative potential. The results showed that there was a significant interaction of <italic>TPH1</italic> A779C polymorphism and maternal authoritarianism on creative potential. Moreover, the analysis of regions of significance (Ros) provided supporting evidences for both the diathesis-stress model (flexibility) and the differential susceptibility model (originality). These findings extend our understanding concerning the mechanisms by which gene and environment may act in coordination to contribute to creativity.</p>