Parental differentiation, self-differentiation, and attachment among twins and nontwin siblings

IF 1.7 3区社会学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES

Family Relations Pub Date : 2024-09-18 DOI:10.1111/fare.13086

Michal Einav, Yarden Eliezer, Tomer Schmidt-Barad

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Abstract

Objective

The current study examined the roles of parental differentiation, self-differentiation, and attachment style and history in parenting twins.

Background

Raising twins is a complex parental experience. One of the major roles of parenting twins is to ensure their parallel development, as well as their psychological differentiation and self-individuation.

Method

The study included 91 Israeli adult participants (41 same-sex fraternal twins; 50 same-sex nontwin siblings), sampled through social media, who answered a series of questionnaires.

Results

Results indicated that twins reported less self-differentiation, a poorer attachment history with their parents, and less secure attachment than nontwin siblings. Moderation analysis established that the positive link between parental differentiation and self-differentiation was significantly stronger for twins than nontwin siblings. In contrast, sibling status had no moderating effect on the link between attachment history and style.

Conclusion

These findings emphasize the significance of parental differentiation in twins' personal development and the importance of recognizing the unique bond between them.

Implications

Implications for practitioners focusing on nurturing healthy development, strong sibling relationships, and individual well-being are discussed.

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双亲分化，自我分化，以及双胞胎和非双胞胎兄弟姐妹之间的依恋

目的探讨亲代分化、自我分化、依恋类型和依恋史在双胞胎亲代中的作用。养育双胞胎是一种复杂的父母经历。养育双胞胎的主要作用之一是确保他们的平行发展，以及他们的心理分化和自我个性化。方法研究对象为91名以色列成年人(41名同性异卵双胞胎；50名同性非双胞胎兄弟姐妹)，通过社交媒体抽样，他们回答了一系列问卷。结果结果表明，与非双胞胎兄弟姐妹相比，双胞胎报告的自我分化程度较低，与父母的依恋史较差，安全依恋较少。适度分析证实，双亲分化与自我分化之间的正相关关系在双胞胎中显著强于非双胞胎兄弟姐妹。相比之下，兄弟姐妹身份对依恋历史和依恋风格之间的联系没有调节作用。结论这些发现强调了父母差异在双胞胎个人发展中的重要性，以及认识到他们之间独特联系的重要性。启示对实践者的启示侧重于培养健康发展，强大的兄弟姐妹关系，和个人福祉进行了讨论。

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Family Relations Multiple-

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

13.60%

发文量

164

期刊介绍： A premier, applied journal of family studies, Family Relations is mandatory reading for family scholars and all professionals who work with families, including: family practitioners, educators, marriage and family therapists, researchers, and social policy specialists. The journal"s content emphasizes family research with implications for intervention, education, and public policy, always publishing original, innovative and interdisciplinary works with specific recommendations for practice.