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Are twins' behavioural/emotional problems different from singletons'?

I Moilanen1, S L Linna, H Ebeling

  • 1Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Oulu, Finland. irma.moilanen@oulu.fi

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
|February 2, 2000
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This study found that twins generally exhibit fewer childhood behavioral problems than singletons, according to teacher and self-reports. This finding is crucial for behavioral genetic research.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Genetics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Childhood behavioral and emotional symptoms are a significant concern.
  • Understanding differences between twins and singletons is important for research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare behavioral and emotional symptoms in twins versus singletons.
  • To assess potential differences in disorder rates based on birth status.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Epidemiological Child Psychiatric Study.
  • Assessed 122 twins and 5455 singletons using parent, teacher, and child questionnaires (Rutter Parent Questionnaire, Rutter Teacher Questionnaire, Children's Depression Inventory).

Main Results:

  • Teachers reported fewer behavioral problems in twins compared to singletons.

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  • Parents reported no significant difference in girls but a trend towards more problems in twin boys.
  • Self-reports showed no difference between twins and singletons.
  • Twin girls scored lower on emotional disturbances according to parents.

    • Conclusions:

    • Twins may have a lower rate of childhood behavioral problems than singletons.
    • Findings suggest potential influences on behavioral development that warrant consideration in genetic studies.