“…During early adolescence, siblings disclose to one another about a variety of topics, and with greater frequency, than to parents or friends, in particular when the relationship is warm, trusting, and supportive (Howe, Aquan-Assee, Bukowski, Lehoux, & Rinaldi, 2001;Howe, Aquan-Assee, Bukowski, Rinaldi, & Lehoux, 2000). Although peers become increasingly important during emerging adulthood, siblings still disclose to one another often (Dolgin & Lindsay, 1999), especially to seek support and convey affection (Rocca, Martin, & Dunleavy, 2010). Also, it is important to note that they report being just as willing to disclose their risky behaviors to siblings as to peers (Aldeis & Afifi, 2013).…”