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Associations between spouses' oxytocin receptor gene polymorphism, attachment security, and marital satisfaction.

ABSTRACT: OXTR rs53576, a polymorphism on the oxytocin receptor gene, has previously been linked to individual differences in social behaviors. That is, individuals with the GG genotype show greater empathy, sociability, and emotional stability. In the context of close relationships, such psychological resources are associated with better relationship outcomes. However, no studies to our knowledge have examined associations between spouses' OXTR polymorphisms, attachment security, and marital satisfaction. In the current study, 178 married couples (N = 356; ages 37-90) completed self-report measures of attachment security and marital satisfaction and provided saliva samples for genotyping. Results from Actor Partner Interdependence Models showed that individuals who had the GG genotype (actor effect) or had a spouse with the GG genotype (partner effect) reported greater marital satisfaction than individuals with AA or AG genotypes. Furthermore, greater attachment security mediated associations between GG genotype and marital satisfaction.

SUBMITTER: Monin JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6395040 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Associations between spouses' oxytocin receptor gene polymorphism, attachment security, and marital satisfaction.

Monin Joan K JK   Goktas Selin O SO   Kershaw Trace T   DeWan Andrew A  

PloS one 20190228 2

OXTR rs53576, a polymorphism on the oxytocin receptor gene, has previously been linked to individual differences in social behaviors. That is, individuals with the GG genotype show greater empathy, sociability, and emotional stability. In the context of close relationships, such psychological resources are associated with better relationship outcomes. However, no studies to our knowledge have examined associations between spouses' OXTR polymorphisms, attachment security, and marital satisfaction  ...[more]

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