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Rural/urban elderly and siblings: their value consensus
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Older adults experience greater sibling relationship consensus with fewer filial expectations and similar education. Male respondents reported higher consensus with female siblings, highlighting factors influencing family solidarity.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Consensus, a key dimension of family solidarity, reflects agreement among kin.
- Understanding factors influencing sibling relationship consensus is crucial for family network dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors contributing to consensus between older adults (65+) and their most contacted sibling.
- To determine the relative importance of specific variables on intragenerational consensus.
Main Methods:
- A multiple-regression model was employed using data from 275 older adults in rural/urban settings.
- Seven independent variables were analyzed to predict consensus in the sibling relationship.
Main Results:
- Only 7% of the variance in consensus was explained by the model.
- Filial expectations, educational disparity, and the brother/sister link significantly predicted consensus.
- Higher consensus was associated with fewer sibling expectations, similar education, and male-female sibling pairs.
Conclusions:
- Factors influencing intergenerational consensus may differ in importance for intragenerational consensus.
- Reducing filial expectations and promoting educational similarity can enhance older adult sibling relationships.
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