J Fam Psychol. 2021 Aug;35(5):584-594. doi: 10.1037/fam0000744. Epub 2021 Mar 18.

Sibling relationship qualities and peer and academic adjustment: A multi-informant longitudinal study of Chinese families.

Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43)

Chun Bun Lam, Susan M McHale, Chung Sze Lam, Kevin Kien Hoa Chung, Ryan Yat Ming Cheung

PMID: 33734764 DOI: 10.1037/fam0000744

Abstract

Very little is known about sibling influences on child adjustment in non-Western communities. Therefore, this multi-informant study examined the longitudinal associations of sibling warmth and conflict with peer and academic adjustment and tested birth order and gender as moderators among Chinese families from Hong Kong, China. On two occasions separated by about 12 months, data were collected from two siblings in each of 189 families. Data were also collected from the mothers and class teachers of these siblings. At Time 1, older and younger siblings' ages averaged 10.06 years (

MeSH terms

• Child
• China
• Female
• Humans
• Longitudinal Studies
• Male
• Peer Group
• Sibling Relations*
• Siblings*

Publication Types

• Journal Article

Grant support

• Education University of Hong Kong; Faculty of Education and Human Development