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Development and behaviour of seven-year-old triplets
1Epidemiological Research Unit on Perinatal and Women's Health, INSERM U 149, Villejuif, France. garel@vjf.inserm.fr
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|June 30, 2001
Summary
This study found that 7-year-old triplets generally exhibit normal development and fewer behavioral problems compared to singletons. However, individual triplets may show more behavioral issues than their siblings.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatrics
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Multiple birth studies are crucial for understanding developmental trajectories.
- Assessing child development and behavior requires standardized tools and control groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the developmental and behavioral outcomes of triplets at age 7.
- To compare triplet development and behavior against a singleton control group.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal follow-up of triplets from birth to 7 years.
- Utilized McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities (MSCA) for development.
- Employed Achenbach's Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) for behavior assessment.
Main Results:
- Triplet cognitive scores (MSCA) were within normal ranges, not significantly different from singletons.
- Mothers reported significantly fewer behavioral problems (CBCL) in triplets versus singletons.
- In 50% of triplet sets, one child displayed more behavioral issues than siblings.
Conclusions:
- Triplet development appears within normal parameters at age 7.
- Further research with larger samples and diverse informants (teachers, observers) is recommended.
- Triplet-specific developmental and behavioral monitoring may be beneficial.