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Toward A Definition Of Adult Sibling Resilience, Cheyenne R. Drover May 2020

Toward A Definition Of Adult Sibling Resilience, Cheyenne R. Drover

University Honors Theses

The sibling relationship is considered one of the longest lasting connections an individual will have to another person. Despite this, it is a consistently understudied population in family research and, when studied, siblings are primarily examined during adolescence and often only in the context of conflict and rivalry. Additionally, much of this research does not examine the effects of sibling relationships on the larger family system. This thesis seeks to address this gap in the literature by understanding how the adult sibling literature presents and defines dimensions of sibling relationships. In doing so, it also seeks to examine whether these …


Sibling Relationships Across Cultures: A Comparison Of United States And Egyptian Sibling Relations, Sarah Janet Sabet Jan 2008

Sibling Relationships Across Cultures: A Comparison Of United States And Egyptian Sibling Relations, Sarah Janet Sabet

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to gain a more complete understanding of sibling relations (and therefore family dynamics) in individualistic and collectivist cultures. Sibling relationships among U.S. and Egyptian cultures are examined.


The Impact Of Parent-Adolescent Individuation On Sibling Relationships In Late Adolescent Females, Andrea Lynn Woods Jan 2004

The Impact Of Parent-Adolescent Individuation On Sibling Relationships In Late Adolescent Females, Andrea Lynn Woods

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of parent-adolescent individuation on quality of siblings relationship among late adolescent females. Findings to date indicate that while changes are occurring in the parent-child subsystem. In accordance with the family systems theory, during the process of individuation the sibling relationship experiences some conflict or rivalry.


The Relationship Between Childhood Sibling Attachment And Sibling Social Support During Young And Middle Adulthood, Abby Ann Welander Jan 1997

The Relationship Between Childhood Sibling Attachment And Sibling Social Support During Young And Middle Adulthood, Abby Ann Welander

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Continuity Of Sibling Relationships: A Descriptive Profile Of "Close" Vs. "Not-Close" Sibling Relationships, Donna Staab Vanderwall Jan 1989

Continuity Of Sibling Relationships: A Descriptive Profile Of "Close" Vs. "Not-Close" Sibling Relationships, Donna Staab Vanderwall

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.