Compensatory Effects of Sibling Support in Preadolescence and Adolescence

Compensatory Effects of Sibling Support in Preadolescence and Adolescence

The current study is an examination of how support from siblings relates to academic competence in early adolescence, with a focus on the compensatory effects of sibling support. Participants were 694 African-American, European-American, and Hispanic-American students, ranging in age from 11 to 15....

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Hauptverfasser: Milevsky, Avidan, Levitt, Mary J
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Achievement
Early Adolescents
Intermediate Grades
Predictor Variables
Sibling Relationship
Social Support Groups
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Zusammenfassung:The current study is an examination of how support from siblings relates to academic competence in early adolescence, with a focus on the compensatory effects of sibling support. Participants were 694 African-American, European-American, and Hispanic-American students, ranging in age from 11 to 15. Participants were interviewed in school regarding their social support and academic achievement. Students under low mother and friend support conditions receiving greater support from brothers exhibited higher school achievement. The potential benefits of sibling support warrant a closer examination of the wide-ranging issues involved in sibling relations. (Author)