Korean Twins Reared Apart

Genetic and Cultural Influences on Behavior and Health

Bibliographic Data

ID12460358
AuthorsNancy L Segal (0000-0001-9303-8312, California State University, Fullerton, corresponding author), Yoon-Mi Hur, Yoon‐Mi Hur (0000-0002-1635-7974, Mokpo National University), Jamie L Graham (The University of Texas at Austin)
Year2015
Volume18
Issue4
Pages291-310
Publication date2015-09-23
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAdoption Quarterly (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1092-6755 • E-ISSN: 1544-452X
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10926755.2015.1088110
OpenAlexW2178624884
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited26

Monozygotic twins reared in different countries are rare. Data from several available cases have been combined in group findings, masking cultural effects on behavior. The present study compared behavioral and health-related findings for unusual monozygotic female twins raised apart in South Korea and the United States. The 37-year-old twins were exceptional in being reared under dramatically different circumstances with limited telephone and Internet contact. Primary outcome measures included life history events, physical and health-related characteristics, and diverse behavioral traits. Striking similarities and differences were noted. Findings are discussed with reference to genetic and cultural influences on health and behavior

Biology · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Health behavior · Masking (illustration · Monozygotic twin · Sociology · Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy · Clinical Psychology · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Demography · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Medicine · Psychology · Genetics

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