Examines effects of age, sex, and sibling status on children's ideas about infants and infant care. The sample consisted of 43 preschoolers and 42 second graders, half of whom were boys, half were girls, and half were singletons. Older children with siblings were more knowledgeable than either their singleton peers or younger children.…

Evaluated the relationship of demographic, individual, and family relationship variables to criminal activity among juvenile offenders and their siblings. Socialized-aggressive disorder, as rated by the parent(s), the adolescent's age at first arrest, and several family relationship measures were significant predictors of arrest. (JAC)

In this paper, the association of birth order with educational attainment is examined among Wisconsin high school graduates of 1957 and their siblings. There are not significant or systemic effects of birth order on schooling when other relevant variables have been controlled. (Author/DWH)

Using data from a large sample of college freshmen, the associations between reported closeness to parents and siblings and perceived social competence were examined. Significant positive relationships were found between family bonds and social self-esteem, instrumentality, expressiveness, shyness, and degree of satisfaction and ease in peer…

Tests the hypothesis that the amount of educational resemblance of siblings differs across the sex combinations of the pairs. Educational resemblance is greatest among older brother-younger brother pairs and smallest among older sister-younger sister pairs. The presence of inter-sibling effects best explains the resemblance among the brothers.…

A study based on the confluence model of family effects upon intellectual growth found a negative relationship between grades and the number of older siblings for Whites but not for Blacks and a negative relationship between the grades of Blacks and responsibility for younger siblings. (CMG)

This study focuses on the adjustment of siblings of male children with pervasive developmental disability, diabetes, or no known chronic illness. Findings indicate that siblings of ill children are not uniformly at greater risk for psychosocial impairment. Domains were identified in which siblings and parents were more susceptible to adjustment…

Within individual countries, the paths toward increasing educational attainment are not always linear, and individuals are not equally affected. Differences between boys' and girls' educational attainments are a common expression of this inequality, as boys are more often favored for continued schooling. This paper examines the importance of birth…

Examining in particular the impact of fostering on birth children, this article reviews the literature on the needs of birth children of foster parents. Among the findings are that the behavior and emotional difficulties of the foster child, and the difficulties between foster children and birth children in one family are two factors that…

Explores the needs of the siblings of mentally retarded children. A review of informal observations and empirical studies shows common concerns including self identify, need for information, role perception, and a need for effective coping strategies. Positive and negative aspects are discussed and counseling needs of siblings are described. (JAC)