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The double helix at school: Behavioral genetics, disability, and precision education

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  • Sabatello, Maya
  • Insel, Beverly J.
  • Corbeil, Thomas
  • Link, Bruce G.
  • Appelbaum, Paul S.

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The prospect of using behavioral genetic data in schools is gaining momentum in the U.S., with some scholars advocating for the tailoring of educational interventions to students' genetic makeup (“precision education”). Public perspectives on testing for and using behavioral genetic data in schools can affect policies but are unknown. We explored public views in the U.S. (n = 419) on key issues in precision education. The introduction of a child's behavioral genetic information regarding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity-Disorder was associated with beliefs that such data should be considered in educational planning for the child and increased medicalization, but also a belief in treatment efficacy. Most participants expressed interest in learning about children's behavioral genetic predispositions but would disapprove of testing without parental consent. Differences by participants' race, ethnicity and educational attainment were observed. Our findings indicate the public's complex understanding of genetic information and the challenges for wide implementation of precision education in the U.S.

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  • Sabatello, Maya & Insel, Beverly J. & Corbeil, Thomas & Link, Bruce G. & Appelbaum, Paul S., 2021. "The double helix at school: Behavioral genetics, disability, and precision education," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 278(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:278:y:2021:i:c:s0277953621002562
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113924
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