Ako o tayo: an analysis of identity and relationship of identical twins Rose Christine C. Sabangan...[et.al].

Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Psychology) -- University of Rizal System-Morong.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This study is entitled "ako o tayo: an analysis of identity and relationship of identical twins". The study was conducted with the purpose of gaining insights and discernment on how identical twins develop and establish their identity status I terms of identity diffusion, identity foreclosure, identity moratorium and identity achievement along the relationship they had with each other in terms of unit identity, interdependent identity, split identity and individual identity. There were six (6) volunteer from the towns of Taytay, Binangonan, Morong and Teresa, Rizal This study made used of the case study type of descriptive qualitative method of research. It did utilize a researcher - made structured interview questionnaire but did not involve measurement of statistics. It is the method of inquiry employed in many different academic disciplines traditionally in social sciences. The structured interview questionnaire has been ethically reviewed by the professional and license professors in psychology. The result of the study showed how the identical twins develop and establish their identity status relative to identity diffusion; which is not seen among the six (6) pairs of respondents since all of them experienced exploration and commitment, in identify foreclosure; where most of the identical twins rely on their parents and significant others when it comes to decision making, values and beliefs, in terms of identity moratorium; some of them have to try things first and self- explore before deciding and acting on certain things, and in terms of identity achievement; where in some of them take responsibility in all their actions and weigh things over and objectively decide over it having a firm stand on it. The respondents relative to their identity relationship which are unit identity; where most of them get along so well and do things together with the same attention and treatment by their parents and significant others, interdependent identity; most of them treat each other as best friend along with the support and respect they had for each other, split identity; only one pair of the identical twins manifested such relationship wherein they sometimes wish not to be a twin, and lastly individual identity; wherein they know exactly their individual differences, interests and preferences which contributes to their healthy relationship as twins. As for general recommendation, identical twins may learn to adjust on the factors affecting the development of their own identity and twin relation identity particularly in split identity. Moreover, future researchers may be conducted considering other variable and subject. It is recommended that the family may strengthen their family relationships among identical twins to develop their identity status and relationship and the school organization may sustain the seminar and related activities on personality development, self- awareness and understanding including camaraderie and good relationship among students that may include understanding on how to properly raise identical twins. Lastly, the concerned government agencies including non-government organizations (NGO's) must continue their support on program and activities related to social awareness, mental hygiene, parenting, self-identity and relationship.