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Conflict Resolution Between Mexican Origin Adolescent Siblings
Author(s) -
Killoren Sarah E.,
Thayer Shawna M.,
Updegraff Kimberly A.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of marriage and family
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.578
H-Index - 159
eISSN - 1741-3737
pISSN - 0022-2445
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2008.00560.x
Subject(s) - sibling , dyad , sibling relationship , psychology , conflict resolution , developmental psychology , conflict resolution strategy , context (archaeology) , social psychology , negativity effect , sociology , geography , social science , archaeology
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.