Commitment and emotional closeness in the sibling relationship

• Christine E. Rittenour ^[1] ; Scott A. Myers ^[2] ; Maria Brann ^[2]
  1. [1] University of Nebraska–Lincoln

     University of Nebraska–Lincoln

     Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] West Virginia University

     West Virginia University

     Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Southern communication journal, ISSN 1041-794X, Vol. 72, nº 2, 2007, págs. 169-183
• Idioma: inglés
• Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
• Resumen

  • This study explored commitment in the sibling relationship by examining whether sibling commitment (a) varies across the lifespan and (b) is associated with siblings' use of affectionate communication and communication-based emotional support. Participants were 448 individuals ranging in age from 18–92 who completed the Measure of Commitment scale (Stafford & Canary, 1991), the Affectionate Communication Index (Floyd & Morman, 1998), and the Communication-Based Emotional Support scale (Weber & Patterson, 1996). Results indicated that sibling commitment (a) remains stable across the lifespan and (b) is associated with communication-based emotional support, the supportive communication dimension of affectionate communication, and sibling birth order.