Research methods and structure -- Infancy and childhood as seen through infant observation -- Psychodynamic profiles of the individual sextuplets -- Being in six -- Follow-up fifteen years later
Summary
'This unique and fascinating book carefully traces aspects of the personality of sextuplets which persist from birth onwards. The way in which the personal characteristics of both the mother and her children influence the quality of maternal care and relationships with peers is also carefully compared and delineated. What is most original and striking about this book is the examination of sibling group relationships and the description of the sextuplets' early innate characteristics and interactions in early childhood through both psychological testing and infant observations and then shows ho
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-138) and index
