It's worth having siblings! British scientists from the University of Ulster have come to this conclusion. They examined 571 people aged 17-25 who asked about various life issues. Research shows that people who have a sister enjoy better mental he alth.
Analyzing the results, the researchers found that those who grew up with their sisters are more likely to be happy and well-balanced. Where does this effect come from? Well,sistersapparently make people communicate better in the family, it is easier to expressemotions , in a word - they are more open. And emotional expression is the foundation of goodmental he alth .
The benevolent influence of the sisters was especially noticeable in crisis situations, such as when the families broke up or one of them died.