The Effects of Sibling Status on Sibling Interaction: Influence of Birth Order, Age Spacing, Sex of Child, and Sex of Sibling.

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Title: The Effects of Sibling Status on Sibling Interaction: Influence of Birth Order, Age Spacing, Sex of Child, and Sex of Sibling.
Language: English
Authors: Minnett, Ann M.
Source: Child Development. Aug 1983 54(4):1064-1072.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 1983
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Birth Order, Competition, Cooperation, Sex, Siblings, Social Behavior, Young Children
Abstract: A total of 73 children seven to eight years of age were videotaped as they interacted with a sibling in cooperative, competitive, and neutral situations. It was concluded that children's experience of the sibling relationship varies systematically with sibling status. (Author/RH)
Entry Date: 1983
Accession Number: EJ285726
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A total of 73 children seven to eight years of age were videotaped as they interacted with a sibling in cooperative, competitive, and neutral situations. It was concluded that children's experience of the sibling relationship varies systematically with sibling status. (Author/RH)