Sibling relationships of anxious children: A preliminary investigation.
Author(s)
Fox, Tara
Barrett, Paula
Shortt, Alison
Year published
2002
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Examined the sibling relationships of anxious children and nonclinic controls using both self-report and observational coding. Thirty-six clinically anxious and 15 control sibling pairs completed the Sibling Relationship Questionnaire (SRQ) and participated in two 5-min sibling discussion tasks. Discriminant analyses were used to predict group membership using the SRQ factor scores of Warmth/Closeness, Conflict and Status/Power, and the coded dimensions of Warmth, Hostility, Control of Sibling, and Task Maintenance. Compared to control children, the sibling interactions of anxious children were characterized by higher levels ...
View more >Examined the sibling relationships of anxious children and nonclinic controls using both self-report and observational coding. Thirty-six clinically anxious and 15 control sibling pairs completed the Sibling Relationship Questionnaire (SRQ) and participated in two 5-min sibling discussion tasks. Discriminant analyses were used to predict group membership using the SRQ factor scores of Warmth/Closeness, Conflict and Status/Power, and the coded dimensions of Warmth, Hostility, Control of Sibling, and Task Maintenance. Compared to control children, the sibling interactions of anxious children were characterized by higher levels of self-reported conflict, more observed control by both children, and less observed warmth from the target child. Findings highlight the need for further research into sibling relationships for anxious children.
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View more >Examined the sibling relationships of anxious children and nonclinic controls using both self-report and observational coding. Thirty-six clinically anxious and 15 control sibling pairs completed the Sibling Relationship Questionnaire (SRQ) and participated in two 5-min sibling discussion tasks. Discriminant analyses were used to predict group membership using the SRQ factor scores of Warmth/Closeness, Conflict and Status/Power, and the coded dimensions of Warmth, Hostility, Control of Sibling, and Task Maintenance. Compared to control children, the sibling interactions of anxious children were characterized by higher levels of self-reported conflict, more observed control by both children, and less observed warmth from the target child. Findings highlight the need for further research into sibling relationships for anxious children.
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Journal Title
Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Volume
31
Issue
3
Subject
Psychology
Cognitive Sciences