Community Threat, Positive Parenting, and Epigenetic Aging
Author Information
Author(s): Metrailer Georgette, Tavares Karina, Pault Mikayla Ver, Lopez Adamari, Denherder Shane, Hernandez Valencia Everlyn, DiMarzio Karissa, Highlander April, Merrill Sarah M., Rojo-Wissar Darlynn M., Parent Justin
Primary Institution: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Hypothesis
Positive parenting can buffer the effects of early life adversity on epigenetic aging.
Conclusion
Positive parenting slows down epigenetic aging in children living in low-threat communities.
Supporting Evidence
- Positive parenting reduces the pace of epigenetic aging in low community-threat environments.
- The study included data from 2,039 children over a longitudinal period.
Takeaway
Kids who have good parenting in safe neighborhoods age slower on the inside than those in tough situations.
Methodology
Data from children aged 3 to 15 were analyzed, measuring parenting and community threat alongside epigenetic aging.
Participant Demographics
49.7% female, 46.7% Black, 26.5% Hispanic, 19% White non-Hispanic.
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