New Understandings of Twin Relationships: From Harmony to Estrangement and Loneliness

New Understandings of Twin Relationships explores the dynamics of twin attachment and estrangement, using experience-based insights and vignettes from twins worldwide to debunk myths and analyze the developmental stages and mental health impact of twinship.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 340 pages
\n Publication date: 24 December 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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New Understandings of Twin Relationships delves into the intricate dynamics of twin attachment and estrangement, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of closely entwined personal relationships. Drawing upon the extensive research expertise of each author, who are identical twins in their own right, and captivating vignettes from twins across the globe, this book unveils the inner workings of the twin world, showcasing how it creates experiences that are often more intense and intricately textured than those in the singleton world.

Chapters in the book debunk common myths surrounding twinship and delve into the developmental stages of the twin relationship, exploring its impact on mental health from various perspectives. The authors articulate how attachment, separation anxiety, loneliness, estrangement, and the subjective experiences of twins and non-twins influence behavior, thinking, and feeling.

By undertaking a thorough examination of the many psychological challenges that twins encounter throughout their lives, this text serves as a valuable resource for psychologists, scholars, clinicians, and twins alike. It deepens their understanding of interpersonal relationships and sheds light on the unique complexities that arise from twinhood.

\n Weight: 504g\n
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367228736\n \n