Many people believe that birth order shapes our personalities and has impact on the careers we choose, and the ways we behave. However, it is difficult to conduct good research on birth order, and ...

Science shows birth order doesn’t shape personality. Our traits come from genes, peers, and experience, not our place in the ...

While birth order is known to influence people’s personality traits and behavior, whether you’re the cautious firstborn or the risk-taking youngest child, that’s not the only way it affects your life.

Birth order doesn’t just determine when family photos are arranged. According to developmental psychologists, your position in the family constellation significantly influences personality development ...

Many people know nothing about the mutual fund manager whose investment decisions impact the performance of their IRA and 401(k) accounts. But new research suggests it's well worth one's while to know ...

Recent psychological research has uncovered fascinating connections between birth order and romantic relationships, suggesting that your position among siblings might significantly impact your dating ...

A: Studies show that much of our personalities are a result of our positions in our families. Dr. Frank Sulloway in his book Born to Rebel: Birth Order, Family Dynamics, and Creativity discusses the ...