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Brothers, sisters and antisocial behaviour

M B Jones, D R Offord, N Abrams

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |February 1, 1980
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    Brothers of delinquent boys exhibited more antisocial behavior than controls. Family composition influenced antisocial scores, with more brothers increasing scores and more sisters decreasing them, suggesting sex-specific effects.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Criminology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Antisocial behavior in boys is a significant concern.
    • Family dynamics and sibling composition may influence behavioral development.
    • Previous research has explored genetic and environmental factors in delinquency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between sibling sex composition and antisocial behavior in delinquent boys.
    • To examine sex-specific influences (male potentiation, female suppression) on antisocial tendencies.
    • To explore similar patterns in delinquent girls and their siblings.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of antisocial scores between brothers of delinquents and brothers of controls.
    • Statistical examination of the correlation between antisocial scores and the number of brothers/sisters.

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  • Inclusion of data from matched delinquent and control girls and their siblings.

    • Main Results:

    • Brothers of delinquent boys showed higher antisocial scores compared to brothers of control boys.
    • Antisocial scores in brothers increased with a higher number of brothers and decreased with a higher number of sisters.
    • Preliminary results for delinquent girls and their siblings were also reported.

    Conclusions:

    • Sibling sex composition plays a role in the manifestation of antisocial behavior in boys.
    • Males may potentiate and females may suppress antisocial behavior within a family context.
    • Further research is warranted to understand these sex-specific familial influences on delinquency.