The Study of Resilience and Adjustment in Firstborn and Second-Born Males and Females in India

Abstract

The aim of the study was to comprehend and examine resilience and adjustment in first born and second born males and females. It is a quantitative comparative study in which a sample of 120 people living in Amritsar, India. The data was obtained using a questionnaire. The data was analyzed with the help of relevant statistical technique (‘t’-test). The results of the study demonstrate that while firstborn males exhibited significantly higher resilience compared to their second born counterparts, no such birth order differences were observed in adjustment scores for males. However, females displayed no significant differences in either resilience or adjustment based on birth order. These outcomes suggest a potential gender moderation effect where firstborn males might benefit from resilience advantages, while females might not experience the same birth order-related patterns. Further research is necessary to delve deeper into these nuances and their underlying mechanisms.