The current investigation examined the long-term prediction of sibling jealousy assessed in a laboratory-based paradigm on sibling relationship quality 2 1/2 years later. This multi-method longitudinal study included mothers, fathers, and two children from 35 families. Younger siblings were 16 month
Sibling relationship quality in early adolescence: child and maternal perceptions and daily interactions
β Scribed by Nina Howe; Leigh Karavasilis Karos; Jasmin Aquan-Assee
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 138 KB
- Volume
- 20
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1522-7227
- DOI
- 10.1002/icd.694
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β¦ Synopsis
Correspondence between child and maternal perceptions of sibling relationship quality (standards, actual ratings, problems) and children's reports of daily interactions were assessed in 40 early adolescent children (M age 5 11.5 yrs) and their mothers (n 5 32). Children completed the Sibling Relationship Questionnaire (Furman & Buhrmester, 1985. Child Development, 56, 448-461) and Daily Checklist ratings of sibling interactions for 14 days. Mothers completed the Parental Expectations and Perceptions of Children's Sibling Relationship Questionnaire (Kramer & Baron, 1995. Family Relations, 44, 95-103). Overall, findings revealed correspondence between child perceptions of sibling warmth and maternal ratings of standards, actual ratings, and problems in sibling warmth but not conflict and rivalry. Maternal and child perceptions of sibling relationship qualities were positively associated with children's reports of ongoing interactions. Finally, regression analyses identified unique maternal and child correlates for both happy and prosocial daily interactions. Findings are discussed in light of recent research and theory on family dynamics.
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