title: Commentary: Networks of peers, genes, and explanations - reflections on Szekely et al. (2016).
abstract: Much has been learned about the origins and effects of peer relationships on the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults. This commentary on Szekely et al. examines the role of genetics research on peer relationships, and the arising methodological and conceptual questions. Research findings on the genetics of peer networks illustrate how genetic influences may shape complex and dynamic phenotypes. Equally complex is the application of these findings for theory and practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: O'Connor
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010379:Peer Group
keywords: Peer relationships; behavioural; genetics; phenotype