The article reviews the historical context of birth order research in psychology, tracing its roots to Alfred Adler's theories. It discusses how early work faced statistical challenges due to variables like family size, gender, adoption, and varying parental choices, making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions. Recent findings suggest minimal associations between personality traits and birth order. Ultimately, the article emphasizes the importance of individual life experiences over birth order as key determinants of personality.
"New research identifies some, but small, associations between personality and birth order and family size. The upshot is that personality may not be determined by birth, but by your own life experiences and choices."
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