Relation between birth order and interpersonal styles

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  • Mauro de Oliveira Magalhães Universidade Federal da Bahia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v13i1.15855

Keywords:

birth order, interpersonal styles, personality

Abstract

Interpersonal style is an aspect of personality related to the particular way individuals participate and gain influence in social contexts. It has its origin in childhood’s first social interactions within the family group. It is suggested that the individual position in the family structure, namely birth order, is an important variable in this process. The present study investigated combined effects of sex and birth order on interpersonal style. A sample of 435 college students (196 men and 239 women) with ranging in age from 18 to 40 years (M = 23,3) answered the BASIS-A (Basic Adlerian Scales of Interpersonal Styles) and a brief demographic questionnaire. Interactions between sex and birth order were found. Lastborn women showed greater tendency to search for success and social approval than firstborn women and lastborn men. Among men, lastborn revealed less need for social approval compared to firstborn and only children. First born men showed a higher need to attend social conventions and obtain success. The interaction between sex and birth order was relevant for the understanding of personality development in the context of family relations.

 

Keywords: birth order; interpersonal styles; personality.

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Published

2009-10-29

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Magalhães, M. de O. (2009). Relation between birth order and interpersonal styles. Interação Em Psicologia, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v13i1.15855

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2009)

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