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Siblings in dyads: relationships among perceptions and behavior.

S A Graham-Bermann1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109.

The Journal of Genetic Psychology
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Siblings in middle childhood perceive greater similarity between themselves than their mothers do. This perceived sibling similarity is linked to cooperation, social competence, and shared activities.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Sibling relationships are crucial during middle childhood.
  • Understanding how siblings perceive their similarities and differences informs developmental trajectories.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the factors influencing perceived sibling similarity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how middle childhood siblings (ages 9-14) perceive their similarities.
  • To examine the relationship between perceived sibling similarity and factors like self-competence and observed behaviors.
  • To compare sibling perceptions of similarity with maternal perceptions.

Main Methods:

  • Interviewed 40 sibling pairs (younger: 9-11 years; older: 12-14 years).
  • Administered card sort procedures and self-competence measures.
  • Observed sibling pairs in behavioral tasks measuring cooperation and conflict.

Main Results:

  • Siblings reported greater perceived similarity to each other than mothers reported.
  • Paired self-cooperation ratings, social competence, and behavioral task scores explained 41% of the variance in perceived similarity.
  • Higher cooperation and social competence were associated with greater perceived sibling similarity.

Conclusions:

  • Sibling perceptions of similarity are distinct from those of their mothers.
  • Cooperative interactions and social competence are key predictors of how siblings view their relatedness.
  • Findings highlight the importance of shared experiences and individual competencies in shaping sibling bonds during middle childhood.

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