Running head: THE EFFECTS OF BIRTH ORDER ON PERSONALITY
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This literature review examines 25 empirical articles regarding the effects of birth order on personality to determine whether this research supports Alfred Adler’s birth order theory. The research focused on a broad range of topics covering the complete lifespan and included such topics as relationships, executive functioning and mental health. Overall the research found that there is a significant effect on many aspects of personality due directly to birth order.
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