Category: Birth Order

The argument of how an individuals sexual orientation is determined is constantly up for debate. Some might argue that one is born gay while others may disagree and say that sexual orientation is a choice. A theory called the older brother effect may be used to argue that sexual orientation may be biological rather than…

Androgyny is not trying to manage between the opposites; it is simply flowing between them, says American analytical psychologist Dr June Singer. The past few years have been a period of dramatic changes in how people view others as well as themselves in terms of their respective gender roles. The preconceived notions regarding the traditional…

How can everyday life form ones personality as a child? What makes an individual have a distinct personality compared to another? Personality is the way a particular person thinks, feels, and behaves. It forms unique character and impacts us on how we respond to actions in our environment. Personality is fully developed by the age…

Abstract The debate over the relative contributions of nature versus nurture on personality development in children has always been an ongoing discussion. The purpose of this article was to explore the various factors that post an influential effect on shaping a childs personality. The present study examined the direct associations between a childs personality with…

Conceived in 1870, Alfred Adler was an esteemed psychiatrist and philosopher responsible for developments in individual psychology. Adler had a difficult childhood mainly due to witnessing his brothers death and experiencing health issues that motivated his interest to become a physician. His research focused on aspects of human existence including parent education, birth order impact,…