The shift from normal sibling rivalry to emotional maltreatment and Its impact on later psychological wellbeing

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dc.contributor.authorLupo, Francesca
dc.contributor.authorUniversity of Education. Faculty of Education
dc.contributor.supervisorBernes, Kerry B.
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-27T18:00:44Z
dc.date.available2021-09-27T18:00:44Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.degree.levelMastersen_US
dc.description.abstractWhile sibling abuse is a predominant form of family conflict, discussion of severe sibling rivalry representing a form of emotional maltreatment has not received the attention it warrants. This thesis examines the nature of sibling rivalry, severe rivalry as a form of emotional maltreatment, the developmental shift from normal to abusive rivalry, and its consequent psychological effects as perceived by emerging adults (n = 414). The findings suggest age, gender, living in separate homes, parental differential treatment, athletic ability, and academic success, influence perceived sibling rivalry. Statistical analysis reveals that severe sibling rivalry significantly resembles emotional maltreatment and is related to decreased psychological wellbeing. Also, the developmental stage where the shift from normal to abusive rivalry exists was not identified. In conclusion, severe sibling rivalry resembles sibling abuse and should be taken seriously, where if it goes unnoticed it is suggested to negatively affect self-esteem and self-concept.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/6046
dc.language.isoen_CAen_US
dc.proquest.subject0622en_US
dc.proquest.subject0620en_US
dc.proquest.subject0621en_US
dc.proquestyesYesen_US
dc.publisherLethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education
dc.publisher.facultyEducationen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesThesis (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education)
dc.subjectsibling rivalry
dc.subjectsibling abuse
dc.subjectemotional maltreatment
dc.subjectself-esteem
dc.subjectself-concept
dc.subjectErikson's psychosocial stages
dc.subject.lcshSibling abuse - Research
dc.subject.lcshSibling rivalry -- Research
dc.subject.lcshPsychological abuse
dc.subject.lcshBrothers and sisters -- Family relationships
dc.subject.lcshInterpersonal relations in children
dc.subject.lcshInterpersonal conflict in children
dc.subject.lcshAdulthood -- Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcshDissertations, Academic
dc.titleThe shift from normal sibling rivalry to emotional maltreatment and Its impact on later psychological wellbeingen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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