Siblings in Adolescence
Emerging individuals, lasting bonds
By Aiden Sisler, Angela Ittel | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
How do brothers and sisters shape one another? Siblings in Adolescence provides a comprehensive overview of the most up-to-date, international empirical research on the sibling bond during the critical adolescent years. The authors examine how the relationship impacts on adolescent development, as well as the effect on and within the family, using evidence from behaviour genetics, cross-cultural studies, and research utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods.
The book presents a multi-faceted dynamic view of the adolescent sibling relationship, drawing on perspectives from sociological, psychological, and ecological and systems science. It introduces a novel theoretical perspective which covers sibling dynamics across various key environments such as their families, communities, and cultures. Parents and siblings will also find useful coverage of the following issues:
- school and life transitions
- parental separation
- health, illness, and disability
- diverse family experiences.
Siblings in Adolescence will be indispensable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying human development, and will supplement postgraduate courses for teachers, counsellors, and social, youth, and health workers. It will also be required reading for all those who work and do research with families and young people.
Editions of Siblings in Adolescence
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317570226
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317570233
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How do brothers and sisters shape one another? Siblings in Adolescence provides a comprehensive overview of the most up-to-date, international empirical research on the sibling bond during the critical adolescent years. The authors examine how the relationship impacts on adolescent development, as well as the effect on and within the family, using evidence from behaviour genetics, cross-cultural studies, and research utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods.
The book presents a multi-faceted dynamic view of the adolescent sibling relationship, drawing on perspectives from sociological, psychological, and ecological and systems science. It introduces a novel theoretical perspective which covers sibling dynamics across various key environments such as their families, communities, and cultures. Parents and siblings will also find useful coverage of the following issues:
- school and life transitions
- parental separation
- health, illness, and disability
- diverse family experiences.
Siblings in Adolescence will be indispensable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying human development, and will supplement postgraduate courses for teachers, counsellors, and social, youth, and health workers. It will also be required reading for all those who work and do research with families and young people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siblings in Adolescence about?
How do brothers and sisters shape one another? Siblings in Adolescence provides a comprehensive overview of the most up-to-date, international empirical research on the sibling bond during the critical adolescent years. The authors examine how the relationship impacts on adolescent development, as well as the effect on and within the family, using evidence from behaviour genetics, cross-cultural studies, and research utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods.
The book presents a multi-faceted dynamic view of the adolescent sibling relationship, drawing on perspectives from sociological, psychological, and ecological and systems science. It introduces a novel theoretical perspective which covers sibling dynamics across various key environments such as their families, communities, and cultures. Parents and siblings will also find useful coverage of the following issues:
- school and life transitions
- parental separation
- health, illness, and disability
- diverse family experiences.
Siblings in Adolescence will be indispensable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying human development, and will supplement postgraduate courses for teachers, counsellors, and social, youth, and health workers. It will also be required reading for all those who work and do research with families and young people.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Siblings in Adolescence?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Child, developmental and lifespan psychology
Where can I read a sample of Siblings in Adolescence?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317570226
Is Siblings in Adolescence part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Adolescent Development
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Siblings in Adolescence?
Aiden Sisler, Angela Ittel
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Siblings in Adolescence is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317570226) and pdf(ISBN 9781317570233)