“You and me”: Parental perceptions on asymmetry in twins' development and their dominance relationship dynamics
Hila Segal,
Yonat Rum,
Adi Barkan
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveThis study investigated the role of nontypical development in the relative dominance in twins' relationships throughout childhood.BackgroundDominance dynamics, affecting siblings' well‐being, are different in twins than in singletons for whom age and development often dictate sibling hierarchy. These dynamics in twins, who share similar ages and developmental contexts, remain underexplored and demand further understanding.MethodA longitudinal study surveyed 1,547 mothers and 536 fathers of 322 monozyg… Show more
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