2008/12/18 by Peter Hatemi, John R. Alford, John R. Hibbing +2 · 2 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Psychology · #Genetic Associations and Epidemiology #Cognitive Abilities and Testing #Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
paper · doi:10.1177/1065912908327606
openalex publication_date 2008/12/18 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/01
Utilizing quantitative genetic models, the authors examine the sources of party identification and the intensity of that identification. The results indicate genes exert little, if any, influence on party identification, directly or indirectly through covariates. However, we find that genes appear to play a pivotal role in shaping the strength of an individual’s party identification. Together with recent examinations of political attitudes and vote choice, these findings begin to provide a more complete picture of the source of partisanship and the complex nature of the political phenotype.