Table VII.
Standardized Estimates (and 95% CIs) for A, C, and E Influences on Drinking Initiation, Frequency of Alcohol Use, and Problem Drinking for the Full Model in FinnTwin16-Age 25
| Variable | A | C | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Females | |||
| Alcohol initiation | 0.44 (0.31–0.60) | 0.47 (0.32–0.60) | 0.09 (0.06–0.11) |
| Frequency of use | 0.19 (0.01–0.42) | 0.31 (0.11–0.47) | 0.50 (0.43–0.58) |
| Problem drinking | 0.47 (0.25–0.65) | 0.15 (0.00–0.34) | 0.38 (0.32–0.45) |
| Males | |||
| Alcohol initiation | 0.22 (0.06–0.39) | 0.61 (0.45–0.74) | 0.17 (0.13–0.23) |
| Frequency of use | 0.48 (0.29–0.60) | 0.08 (0.01–0.23) | 0.44 (0.36–0.53) |
| Problem drinking | 0.55 (0.32–0.69) | 0.08 (0.00–0.28) | 0.36 (0.29–0.44) |
A = additive genetic influences; C = common environmental influences; E = unique environmental influences.