Sibling Deidentification Questionnaire

Schachter, Frances Fuchs; Shore, Ellen; Feldman-Rotman, Susan; Marquis, Ruth; Campbell, Susan

doi:10.1037/t08524-000

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“…This differential distancing forms a core of the nonshared family environment for the siblings (Gilbert et al, 1984). In an analogous fashion, siblings may resolve their own conflicts by differentiating themselves from each other and their relationship with each parent (Schachter, 1982;Schachter, Gilutz, Shore, & Adler, 1978;Schachter, Shore, Feldman-Rotman, Marquis, & Campbell, 1976). Furthermore, when one sibling is developing a stigmatized deviance, such as alcoholism, the other sibling may make special efforts to avoid developing the same condition (Cook & Goethe, 1990).…”

Section: Sibling-specific Environmentsmentioning

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Genes and the environment: Siblings and synthesis.

Reiss

1993

Nature, Nurture &Amp; Psychology.

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The opportunity for synthesis, at this juncture, comes from a surprising source: siblings. Recent trends in genetic research have depended heavily on the use of research designs involving siblings-an extension of a long tradition in this field-but have now focused on the importance of sibling differences. At the same time, environmental studies are positioned to make great strides in understanding sibling differences as well. Thus, the story of a new synthesis is a story of siblings. I try to summarize some of that in this chapter.The scientific story line has four major chapters. First, there have been improvements in the methods of behavioral genetics. Second, these improved methods have yielded results that are now conspicuously relevant for environmental theories about individual differences in psychological development. Third, there have been corresponding advances in 41 7

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Section: Sibling-specific Environmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Genes and the environment: Siblings and synthesis.

Reiss

1993

Nature, Nurture &Amp; Psychology.

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“…In particular, greater communication with older siblings, especially those of a different gender, was associated with lower academic achievement for younger siblings. These paradoxical findings are actually consistent with some other research on adolescent sibling relationships (Bouchey et al, 2010), and may be an example of sibling deidentification processes (Schachter, Shore, Feldman-Rotman, Marquis, & Campbell, 1976). If older siblings attempt to provide too much support and appear to be particularly skilled in the academic domain, this may place additional pressure on younger siblings if they feel that they are unable to achieve the academic success of their older siblings.…”

Section: Longitudinal Associations Between Sibling Relationship Qualities and Achievement (Aim 3)supporting

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Family relationships during emerging adulthood : longitudinal course and associations with emotional and academic adjustment

Lindell¹

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During emerging adulthood (ages 18 through the mid-twenties), parents and siblings become more peripheral in daily life compared to earlier in development. While family relationship quality often improves significantly during the initial transition to emerging adulthood, less is known about how these relationships function and impact development across this period, especially for college students who may remain closer to their families due to financial need. The present study, therefore, examined longitudinal changes in parent-child and sibling relationships from the first to the fourth years of college, as well as longitudinal associations between family relationship qualities and emotional adjustment and academic/vocational adjustment. Study 1 included first- and second-born college students (between-families), while Study 2 included first-born college students and their second-born adolescent siblings (within-families). Overall, parent-child relationship quality was mostly stable across emerging adulthood, while sibling relationships experienced dynamic changes in power structure, as well as increased communication and self-disclosure. Family relationships also had positive implications for emotional and academic adjustment, but receiving high levels of financial assistance from parents was detrimental for these outcomes. Future research should further investigate the implications of parental financial assistance, and ways the family can promote healthy autonomy development for emerging adults.

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“…In contrast to observational learning theory, there is evidence suggesting that siblings seek differentiation between one another, a process that has been termed sibling deidentification (Ansbacher & Ansbacher, 1956;Schachter, Shore, Feldman-Rotman, Marquis, & Campbell, 1976;Schachter, Gilutz, Shore, & Adler, 1978). Through deidentification processes, siblings engage in different activities and behaviours in order to establish their individual niche within the family.…”

Section: Sibling Theoriesmentioning

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“…Through deidentification processes, siblings engage in different activities and behaviours in order to establish their individual niche within the family. Originally advanced in the writings of Alfred Adler (Ansbacher & Ansbacher, 1956), sibling deidentification refers to the tendency for siblings to learn from the experiences of their brothers and sisters and to purposely choose different identities and develop different qualities to reduce competition and rivalry, while sharing parental love and attention (Ansbacher & Ansbacher, 1956;Schachter et al, 1976;Schachter et al, 1978). Schachter and colleagues (1978) found that sibling deidentification leads to less direct competition and, theoretically, is most pronounced in siblings who are most objectively similar in age, birth order, or sex.…”

Section: Sibling Theoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It was evident that having separate playing experiences and opportunities provided most participants with a more positive sport experience. Therefore, choosing different paths and identities may help to reduce competition and rivalry (Ansbacher & Ansbacher, 1956;Schachter et al, 1976;Schachter et al, 1978) and could be a solution to help manage sibling relations.…”

Section: Sibling Theoriesmentioning

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Friend, foe, or both? A retrospective exploration of sibling relationships in elite youth sport

Nelson

Strachan

2017

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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With the abundance of literature focusing on parental influence in sport, it is important to identify family dynamics that extend beyond parents to include siblings. In this study, sibling influence was explored though interviews with previously identified elite youth female athletes (N=4) and their sibling (N=4) of the same sex who participated in the same sport. The purpose was to discover how siblings influence sport participation and how parents influence sibling relationships, retrospectively. Three categories emerged from the data: positive experiences participating in the same sport, negative experiences participating in the same sport, and perception of the parental role.The participants' descriptions coincide with observational learning and both deidentification and divergence processes. The data adds to the probable sibling and parent experiences proposed in the Developmental Model of Sport Participation and provides insight for athletes, parents, and coaches on how to manage sibling relations in sport.

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Sibling Deidentification Questionnaire

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Genes and the environment: Siblings and synthesis.

Genes and the environment: Siblings and synthesis.

Family relationships during emerging adulthood : longitudinal course and associations with emotional and academic adjustment

Friend, foe, or both? A retrospective exploration of sibling relationships in elite youth sport

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