Sibling Experiences as Predictors of Romantic Relationship Qualities in Adolescence

Doughty, Susan E.; McHale, Susan M.; Feinberg, Mark E.

doi:10.1177/0192513x13495397

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“…The study of sibling influence in dating and romantic relationships is growing. Recently, Doughty, McHale, and Feinberg (in press) found significant associations among sibling and romantic relationship qualities and revealed the importance of examining sibling gender and gender constellation. For instance, there was a negative association between sibling conflict in adolescence and romantic relationship intimacy in late adolescence for girls, but not boys.…”

Section: The Role Of Siblings In Romantic Relationships and Adolescenmentioning

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Sibling Conversations About Dating and Sexuality: Sisters as Confidants, Sources of Support, and Mentors

Killoren

Roach

2014

Family Relations

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Using an observational methodology to examine sibling communication, sisters (N = 28 dyads) were videotaped discussing their ideas about dating and sexuality. Social provision theory was used as a framework for the examination of roles enacted by sisters during these conversations. Inductive thematic analytic procedures were conducted and three roles were identified: sisters as confidants, sources of support, and mentors. Older and younger sisters both served as confidants and sources of support for one another, whereas, older sisters were more likely to be mentors for their younger sisters than vice versa. Findings indicate the potential importance of sisters in the formation of adolescent girls’ ideas about romantic relationships and sexuality, sibling communication as a socialization mechanism of sisters’ similarities in romantic experiences and sexual behaviors/attitudes, and the inclusion of older sisters in prevention intervention programs focused on reducing adolescent sexual risk behaviors and promoting healthy romantic relationships and sexuality development.

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Section: The Role Of Siblings In Romantic Relationships and Adolescenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sibling Conversations About Dating and Sexuality: Sisters as Confidants, Sources of Support, and Mentors

Killoren

Roach

2014

Family Relations

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“…Future research should examine how other family members, such as siblings and extended kin, influence romantic relationship experiences. There is evidence that siblings, in particular, play an important role (Doughty, McHale, & Feinberg, 2013;Reese-Weber & Kahn, 2005).…”

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Family Influences on Mexican American Adolescents’ Romantic Relationships: Moderation by Gender and Culture

Tyrell

Wheeler

Gonzales

et al. 2014

J of Research on Adolesc

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This study examined prospective associations between the family context and adolescents’ romantic relationships as moderated by adolescents’ gender and culture among Mexican American families (N = 189). Adolescents at Time 1 (early adolescence) were on average 12.29 years of age (SD = .50) and 54% female. Mothers and fathers reported on family structure and dynamics during early adolescence, and youth reported on their romantic relationship involvement and quality during middle and late adolescence. Results from path analyses indicated that family structure and dynamics (supportive parenting, consistent discipline, parent-adolescent, and interparental conflict) were associated with adolescents’ romantic involvement and quality, with differences by adolescents’ gender and culture. Findings highlight Mexican American family contexts that contribute uniquely to adolescents’ romantic relationships.

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“…Most studies of the implications of family dynamics have highlighted the significance of parenting for later behavior in romantic relationships (Conger et al, 2000). Recent work, however, also identified links between adolescents’ sibling and romantic relationships in areas such as intimacy, conflict, and control (Doughty, McHale, & Feinberg, 2013), suggesting that siblings may play a role in youth’s romantic development. Indeed, such findings are consistent with research showing that sibling relationships are central in the formation of secure attachments (Collins & Sroufe, 1999), and that the social skills learned in sibling exchanges–such as emotion regulation, perspective taking, and conflict resolution--are paramount to forming and maintaining healthful relationships (Lockwood, Kitzmann, & Cohen, 2001).…”

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Links Between Sibling Experiences and Romantic Competence from Adolescence Through Young Adulthood

Doughty

Lam

Stanik

et al. 2014

J Youth Adolescence

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Although previous research has linked sibling relationship experiences to youth’s social competencies with peers, we know little about the role of siblings in youth’s romantic relationship experiences. Drawing on data from a longitudinal sample of 190 families, this study examined the links between sibling experiences and the development of perceived romantic competence from early adolescence into young adulthood (ages 12 to 20). The data were collected from 373 youth (50.7% female) in home interviews on up to 5 annual occasions. Multi-level models tested the moderating role of sibling gender constellation in romantic competence development and the links between (changes in) sibling intimacy and conflict, and romantic competence. The results revealed that youth with same-sex siblings showed no change in their perceived romantic competence, but those with opposite-sex siblings exhibited increases in romantic competence over time. Controlling for parent-child intimacy, at times when youth reported more sibling intimacy, they also reported greater romantic competence, and youth with higher cross-time average sibling conflict were lower in romantic competence, on average. This study illustrates that sibling experiences remain important in social development into early adulthood and suggests directions for application and future research.

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Sibling Experiences as Predictors of Romantic Relationship Qualities in Adolescence

Cited by 30 publications

References 44 publications

Sibling Conversations About Dating and Sexuality: Sisters as Confidants, Sources of Support, and Mentors

Sibling Conversations About Dating and Sexuality: Sisters as Confidants, Sources of Support, and Mentors

Family Influences on Mexican American Adolescents’ Romantic Relationships: Moderation by Gender and Culture

Links Between Sibling Experiences and Romantic Competence from Adolescence Through Young Adulthood

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