Does Contiguity Breed Similarity? A Within-Family Analysis of Nonshared Sources of IQ Differences between Siblings.

Rodgers, Joseph Lee; Rowe, David C.

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ERIC Number: EJ334823

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Publication Date: 1985

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Does Contiguity Breed Similarity? A Within-Family Analysis of Nonshared Sources of IQ Differences between Siblings.

Rodgers, Joseph Lee; Rowe, David C.

Developmental Psychology, v21 n5 p743-46 Sep 1985

Examines the contiguity of siblings within family structure--a concept reflecting how much of the family environment siblings share with one another--in relation to within family IQ scores. Results fail to demonstrate family structure effects. (HOD)

Descriptors: Birth Order, Family Environment, Family Relationship, Family Structure, Intelligence Differences, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Siblings

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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