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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Family Relations Multiple-

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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.