The construction of self, a fundamental process for development. Twins, as they grow together, may encounter greater difficulties in individuation process. The present study aims to investigate the construction of the image of the self and of the self with its own twin/sibling through the drawing of the human figure and to highlight any differences in these representations between monozygotic twins, dizygotic twins, and nontwins. A sample of 105 children aged between 4 and 6 years participated in the research. From the analysis of the drawings of the self and of the self with the sibling, differences in self-representation and representation with the sibling have emerged and can be understood in the light of the separation and individuation process that characterizes the development of the self-image. In particular, greater tendencies have emerged for monozygotic twins to represent themselves differently from the co-twin and for dizygotic twins to show identical figures.

The graphical representation of the self-image in early development: twins and singletons in comparison

Prino, L. E.;Pasta, T.;Gastaldi, F. G. M.;Longobardi, C.
2019-01-01

Abstract

The construction of self, a fundamental process for development. Twins, as they grow together, may encounter greater difficulties in individuation process. The present study aims to investigate the construction of the image of the self and of the self with its own twin/sibling through the drawing of the human figure and to highlight any differences in these representations between monozygotic twins, dizygotic twins, and nontwins. A sample of 105 children aged between 4 and 6 years participated in the research. From the analysis of the drawings of the self and of the self with the sibling, differences in self-representation and representation with the sibling have emerged and can be understood in the light of the separation and individuation process that characterizes the development of the self-image. In particular, greater tendencies have emerged for monozygotic twins to represent themselves differently from the co-twin and for dizygotic twins to show identical figures.
2019
189
8
1384
1395
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=0300-4430&linktype=1
children’s drawings; early child development; human figure drawing; self-image; self-representation; separation–individuation process; Twins; Social Psychology; Developmental and Educational Psychology; Pediatrics
Prino, LAURA ELVIRA; Pasta, Tiziana; Gastaldi, FRANCESCA GIOVANNA; Longobardi, Claudio
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