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    • Child development

    Background:

    • Understanding maternal control strategies is crucial for child development.
    • Previous research has not fully explored differences in maternal control between twins and singletons.

    Purpose of the Study:

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    Main Methods:

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    • Cluster analysis successfully differentiated between twins and singletons.
    • Singletons showed less dependence on overt maternal verbal control compared to twins.
    • Singletons appeared more responsive to subtler parental actions like praise or nonverbal gestures.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal control strategies and their influence on child behavior differ significantly between twins and singletons.
    • These findings highlight the importance of considering sibling status in developmental psychology research.
    • The study underscores the varied pathways through which maternal influence impacts child compliance.