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Running Head: the Effects of Birth Order on Personality I the Effects of Birth Order on Personality

This literature review examines 25 empirical articles regarding the effects of birth order on personality to determine whether this research supports Alfred Adler’s birth order theory. The research focused on a broad range of topics covering the complete lifespan and included such topics as relationships, executive functioning and mental health. Overall the research found that there is a significant effect on many aspects of personality due directly to birth order.