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Wolke, Dieter and Skew, Alexandra J. (2012) Bullying among siblings. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, Vol.24 (No.1). pp. 17-25. doi:10.1515/ijamh.2012.004

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Abstract

Background: Parents are often concerned about repeated conflicts between their daughters and sons. However, there is little empirical research of sibling bullying.

Objective: To conduct a review of existing studies of sibling bullying. Are there any associations between sibling bullying and peer bullying at school? What are the consequences of sibling bullying? Is there good justification why sibling bullying has been so neglected in research?

Method: Studies of sibling relationships were reviewed. Four quantitative studies were identified that report on both sibling and peer bullying.

Results: Sibling bullying is frequent with up to 50% involved in sibling bullying every month and between 16% and 20% involved in bullying several times a week. Experience of sibling bullying increases the risk of involvement in bullying in school. Both, bullying between siblings and school bullying make unique contributions to explaining behavioral and emotional problems. There is a clear dose-effect relationship of involvement of bullying at home and at school and behavioral or emotional problems. Those involved in both have up to 14 times increased odds of behavioral or emotional problems compared to those involved in only one context or not at all.

Conclusions: The empirical evidence is limited and studies are mostly cross-sectional studies. Nevertheless, the review suggests that for those victimized at home and at school behavioral and emotional problems are highly increased. Sibling relationships appear to be a training ground with implications for individual well-being. Strengthening families and parenting skills and increasing sibling support is likely to reduce bullying and increase well-being.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Psychology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Sibling abuse
Journal or Publication Title: International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISSN: 0334-0139
Official Date: 1 March 2012
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1 March 2012Published
Volume: Vol.24
Number: No.1
Page Range: pp. 17-25
DOI: 10.1515/ijamh.2012.004
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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