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Conflict Resolution Between Mexican Origin Adolescent Siblings

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: We investigated correlates of adolescents' sibling conflict resolution strategies in 246, two-parent Mexican origin families. Specifically, we examined links between siblings' conflict resolution strategies and sibling dyad characteristics, siblings' cultural orientations and values, and sibling relationship qualities. Data were gathered during home interviews with adolescent siblings. Older siblings were more likely to use controlling strategies whereas younger siblings were more likely to use nonconfrontation strategies. Cultural orientations and familism values were positively linked to siblings' solution orientation. Solution orientation strategies were associated with sibling intimacy, and control strategies were related to sibling negativity. Discussion highlights the importance of considering the cultural context in which sibling relationships are embedded.

Source: Journal of Marriage and the Family

DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2008.00560.x

Authors: Sarah E. Killoren, Shawna M. Thayer, Kimberly A. Updegraff

Institution: Arizona State University

Language: English

Topic: Family Dynamics and Relationships

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Award: A Longitudinal Study of Mexican Origin Youth: Culture, Family and Adjustment