Table 3.
The results of Tukey’s test for the fear of uncertainty (HA2), enlightened second nature (SD5), and empathy (C2) subscales according to the TCI-R vs the distribution of genotypes of the 44-bp VNTR polymorphism in the 5-HTT (SLC6A4) promoter region
| 5-HTT | l/s | s/s | l/l |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fear of uncertainty (HA2) | |||
| l/s | 0.15 | 0.62 | |
| s/s | 0.15 | 0.04 | |
| l/l | 0.62 | 0.04 | |
| Enlightened second nature (SD5) | |||
| l/s | 0.10 | 0.03 | |
| s/s | 0.10 | 0.37 | |
| l/l | 0.03 | 0.37 | |
| Empathy (C2) | |||
| l/s | 0.62 | 0.00 | |
| s/s | 0.62 | 0.64 | |
| l/l | 0.00 | 0.64 | |
Abbreviations: TCI-R, Temperament and Character Inventory-Revised; 5-HTT, serotonin transporter.