The values of only-children: Power and benevolence in the spotlight

The stereotype that only-children are more self-centered than others has gained little support from studies on personality traits but had not been previously tested with respect to personal values, which also an important part of personality. Data 3085 Australian adults revealed give importance power values and less benevolence individuals siblings. These differences, consistent the stereotype, were strongest in young people diminished gradually age disappeared those over 62 years old. results challenge view is largely unaffected by shared life-experiences associated family structure, at least regarding aspect