Sibling Relationships, Stress and Well-being during Early Adolescence

摘要: Sibling Relationships, Stress and Well-being during Early Adolescence Alisa Cox Van Langeveld School of Family Life Doctor Philosophy This study examined whether the quality sibling relationship can alter negative impact stress on child well being. Participants were 311 families (236 two parent 75 single families) with an adolescent (M age at Time 1 = 11.25, SD .99, 51% female) who took part in Flourishing Families Project. Data assessed using both a multiple time point cross-section wave longitudinal design. Hierarchal linear regression suggested that when assessing direct effects being, affection is better predictor but indirect effects, conflict predictor. Little evidence was found to support idea siblings moderate by buffering or decreasing stress. Results did indicate salient moderator exacerbates already from this also suggest exacerbating siblings, cross-sectional data produces explanatory power than these constructs are longitudinally. However point, design does not account for dynamic changes over either relationship, level Research designs such as time, studies growth curve analyses recommended.