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The Impact of a Brother on Siblings

Brothers are the backbone of a family, and they have a significant impact on their siblings. They can provide support, companionship, and guidance to their loved ones. They can also help with important tasks such as assisting with elder care or providing assistance with finances.

Brothers can be an invaluable resource during stressful times. Research from 2014 by Brigham Young University found that having a close relationship with your brother promotes altruism and decreases levels of cortisol, the hormone that controls stress.

In addition, the presence of a brother can help to increase your self-esteem and boost your sense of belonging. A study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences found that people with brothers are more likely to be socially engaged, which is linked to improved mental health and decreased likelihood of depression.

Siblings tend to share many of the same genes. But psychologists say that genes are not the whole story. In fact, if personality traits were solely genetic, siblings would be identical; instead, their personalities are only 15 percent similar. One explanation is that siblings grow up in different environments. Psychologists call these micro-environments “sibling cultures.” They can be so distinct that siblings raised under the same roof by the same parents can be as different as those from two completely separate families.

A growing amount of research suggests that a sibling’s culture and environment are more influential than their genetics. For example, siblings raised with the same parents can have very different attitudes toward religion and money. The reason for this is that, in the course of a lifetime, a person develops his attitudes and beliefs through experience, and these are strongly influenced by the people with whom he interacts.

If you have a brother who is aging and experiencing the loss of a lifelong companion, you can support him during this difficult time by showing compassion and offering thoughtful gifts. A memorial gift basket with items that can encourage healthy living or self-care, such as a soothing bath products, a heartfelt book, a comfortable blanket or throw embroidered with his name, and a durable garden stone, is a great way to provide solace during this difficult time.