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Peer reviewedYewchuk, Carolyn R.; Schlosser, Grace A. – Roeper Review, 1996
This study compared differences between 72 eminent Canadian women who reported close sibling relationships and 72 similar women who reported no close sibling relationships. Those with close siblings expressed their responsibility within the relationship and rivalry within the sibship. Those not close to siblings often blamed this on age…
Descriptors: Adults, Competition, Family Characteristics, Females
Peer reviewedYewchuk, Carolyn R.; Schlosser, Grace A. – Roeper Review, 1995
Eminent Canadian women (n=197) provided their perceptions of their parents' characteristics. The women generally saw their parents as encouraging, supportive, achievement-oriented, and not particularly controlling. Most identified their mother as the most influential person in their lives. Results support the idea that there are multiple pathways…
Descriptors: Adults, Family Environment, Females, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedSchlosser, Grace A.; Yewchuck, Carolyn R. – Roeper Review, 1998
This study of 197 eminent Canadian women on the dynamics of their childhood families, investigated their perceptions of having a special status or role. Over three-quarters indicated they were considered special within their families. They attributed it to their birth order, scholastic achievement, condition of health, or display of talents.…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Role, Family Relationship, Females
