ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
The Antecedents of Sibling Modeling and Differentiation
- Jenna Cassinat
Utah State University - Shawn Whiteman
Utah State University - Jensen Alexander
Brigham Young University
Abstract
Psychological theories of sibling influence highlight opposing dynamics that shape sibling similarities and differences. Testing propositions from observational learning and sibling differentiation theories, this study investigated the relational, contextual, and individual factors associated with sibling modeling and differentiation in early adulthood.
Individual Differences