Differential Experiences and Separation-Individuation in Adolescent Twins

Çetin, Füsun Çuhadaroĝlu; Akdemir, Devrim; Akgül, Sinem

doi:10.2174/2210676611202010052

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“…The higher grade of normative pattern among twins, referring to the similarity of life stage and the level of the achievement of developmental tasks, can be linked to the higher levels of warmth in twin compared to non-twin relationships, as our results have highlighted. Higher levels of sibling affection, in line with the literature, seem to indicate an extreme closeness that fosters prolonged, mutual dependence (Ainslie, 1985; Penninkilampi-Kerola et al, 2005), which can be an obstacle to the building of personal individuality and interfere with individual emancipation from the co-twin (Cuhadaroglu et al, 2012). Otherwise it is possible that the higher grade of normative patterns among twins is due to the fact, that, having the same age, they are more prone to be similar in developmental tasks.…”

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confidence: 58%

“…Some studies, when analyzing the sibling relationship during the transition to adulthood, have focused on the timing of transition in relation to age gap. Because siblings are often at different stages on the pathway to adulthood, they may sometimes be similar "in life stage" with one another, and sometimes be dissimilar in assuming an adult role linked to leaving home, completing education, being employed, getting married, and childbearing (Conger & Little, 2010;Jensen et al, 2018;Shortt & Gottman, 1997). These conditions (similar vs. dissimilar) are influenced by age gap.…”

Section: Developmental Tasks and Sibling Relationships: The Role Of Amentioning

confidence: 99%

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Normative and nonnormative pattern in achievement of developmental tasks: Sibling relationship quality and life satisfaction during emerging adulthood

Ponti

Smorti

2020

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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The aims of the present study were to investigate whether twins and siblings close in age (1) present a normative pattern in the achievement of residential, working, and economic autonomy (the older sibling assumes a more adult role earlier than the younger, or twins assume an adult role at the same time); (2) differ in sibling relationship quality; and whether the normativity is linked (3) to the quality of sibling relationship and (4) to life satisfaction. A cross-sectional study on 145 emerging adults was conducted. Twins present a normative development pattern more frequently and a warmer sibling relationship than non-twin siblings. A normative development pattern is related to sibling relationships but not to the level of life satisfaction. In particular, normativity in residential conditions is linked with warmer sibling relationships, while nonnormativity in economic conditions is linked to more rivalrous relationships. These data support the assumption that during emerging adulthood a normative development pattern is linked to a more positive sibling relationship.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 58%

Section: Developmental Tasks and Sibling Relationships: The Role Of Amentioning

confidence: 99%

Normative and nonnormative pattern in achievement of developmental tasks: Sibling relationship quality and life satisfaction during emerging adulthood

Ponti

Smorti

2020

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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“…However, reliance on the other twin may also introduce challenges for each individual child. They may, for example, be reluctant to cultivate other supportive relationships, given their easy access to their twin (Cuhadaroglu Cetin et al, 2012). Although such intertwin dependency is not always problematic (Trias et al, 2010), it can make it harder for twins to function effectively outside of the social context of the twin relationship (Penninkilampi-Kerola, 2006; Trias et al, 2010).…”

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Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Selective Mutism in Identical Twins

Weinstock

Caporino

McQuarrie

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Selective mutism (SM) is a childhood disorder characterized by persistent failure to speak in situations where speech is expected. There is evidence that behavioral interventions are effective for increasing speech in children with SM but studies have been limited by small, relatively homogeneous samples. Although twins appear to be disproportionately represented among children with SM, little is known about their specific treatment needs and barriers to effective treatment implementation in this population. This case study presents family-based behavioral therapy delivered to a set of 8-year-old, identical twins with SM. At posttreatment, both children displayed marked improvements in speaking and social engagement. Clinical considerations for working with twins with SM are discussed.

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“…Such a bond may be associated with a shared worldview that sets the twin pair apart from others (Stewart, 2000). Further, the twin bond does not appear to reflect social skill deficits that impede interaction with others (DiLalla, 2006), and may stem from a sense that cultivating additional relationships is unnecessary when one can primarily rely on a twin for support and help (Cuhadaroglu Cetin et al, 2012).…”

Section: Social Functioningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Working with twin children and their families in mental health care settings.

Ronkin¹,

Tone²

2020

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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Over the past 4 decades, the rate of multiple births in the United States has increased; the body of empirical research examining twins' developmental experience has also grown, but has yet to be systematically reviewed in ways that might inform mental health care providers' work with members of twin pairs. The small existing literature suggests that while families with twin children may face distinctive challenges, such as increased stress, particularly during infancy and toddlerhood, most twins develop typically, and are largely indistinguishable from singletons by school age. However, given the relative dearth of literature, anecdotal areas of importance for twin development (e.g., parent-child interactions in older children and autonomy development) that are not supported by empirical literature are emphasized as directions for future research. This article provides a meta-analysis and systematic review of the literature examining twin development as compared with singleton development and then offers suggestions based on the available data for how to incorporate these findings into clinical practice. Public Significance StatementThere are more twins in the United States than ever before, and many may seek treatment. This article offers a review of the literature on twin development and the ways in which it converges and diverges from that of singleton children. It then provides recommendations to guide clinicians in helping families with twins digest, evaluate, and make use of existing findings.

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Differential Experiences and Separation-Individuation in Adolescent Twins

Cited by 6 publications

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Normative and nonnormative pattern in achievement of developmental tasks: Sibling relationship quality and life satisfaction during emerging adulthood

Normative and nonnormative pattern in achievement of developmental tasks: Sibling relationship quality and life satisfaction during emerging adulthood

Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Selective Mutism in Identical Twins

Working with twin children and their families in mental health care settings.

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