{"ok":true,"article":{"slug":"model-siblings-adolescent-coping-strategies-influenced-by-birth-order-study-show-702ebc71","title":"Model siblings: Adolescent coping strategies influenced by birth order, study shows","url":"https://phys.org/news/2026-08-siblings-adolescent-coping-strategies-birth.html","canonical":"https://www.aimode.news/article/model-siblings-adolescent-coping-strategies-influenced-by-birth-order-study-show-702ebc71","sourceName":"Phys.org","summary":"Growing up as the oldest sibling of a younger brother and sister shaped the way University of Delaware associate professor Mellissa S. Gordon learned to communicate and cope with challenges. As a single parent, her mother often looked to Gordon to set an example, and over time, she found herself acting as a parental figure. When her siblings struggled to express frustrations or felt overwhelmed by school and friendships, they often came to her for advice, and they talked through problems together.","category":"Science","image":null,"lang":"en","publishedAt":"2026-08-19T19:20:07+00:00","createdAt":"2026-08-19T19:30:13.044862+00:00"}}