The Separation-individuation Process in Adult Twins
Abstract
While societal myths popularize the notion that twins are happy in their twinship, in reality there is a great deal of ambivalence. Characteristic psychological disturbances occur when twins who function as one unit separate in adulthood. Short-term and long-term problems are discussed, as well as strategies for intervention and prevention.
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