Figure 15.7: Sibling contrast and split-parent identification in three-child families Mothers were asked to compare pairs of their children by stating whether the two were similar or different on various personality dimensions and by stating which parent each child identified with more strongly. Sibling contrast (orange bars) refers to the percentage of times that the mothers said “different” rather than “alike” in response to personality questions. Split-parent identification (blue bars) refers to the percentage of times two siblings were said to identify with different parents rather than with the same parent.
(Based on data from Schachter, 1982.)
(Based on data from Schachter, 1982.)