APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Caribbean College Students’ Perceptions of Sibling Relationships: The Role of Family and Culture in Identity Development

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Developmental

  • Ganie DeHart
    The State University of New York, Geneseo
  • Nicholas Palumbo
    State University of New York College at Geneseo
  • Rachel Green
    SUNY Geneseo
  • Taresa Crimi
  • Maxcine Finley
  • Leia Dombroske
    State University of New York, College at Geneseo

Abstract

This qualitative research examines the sibling relationships and cultural identity processes of Caribbean college students. Emergent themes were examined using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that Caribbean culture influences sibling relationships and identity through parenting styles, familial values, and differential sibling expectations.

Family Relationships

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