Opposite-Sex Siblings and Marital Beliefs Among Emerging Adults
Keywords
Opposite-sex siblings · Marital beliefs · Marital Paradigm Theory
Abstract
Data from 428 emerging adults were analyzed to investigate how growing up with at least one opposite-sex sibling related to marital beliefs. Participants were divided into three groups: having an opposite-sex sibling, having only a same–same sibling(s), and having no siblings. Using the belief dimensions and assumptions of Marital Paradigms Theory, results from a MANCOVA indicated a few statistically significant associations regarding opposite-sex siblings. Those with an opposite-sex sibling tended to believe in having shorter ideal engagement periods (marital timing), rated getting married as especially important (marital salience), and were less likely to believe cohabitation was a good preparation for marriage (marital context). Implications for future research are briefly explored.
Original Publication Citation
Hall, S., & Willoughby, B. J. (2018). Opposite-sex siblings and marital beliefs among emerging adults. Journal of Adult Development, 25, 61-67.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Hall, Scott S. and Willoughby, Brian J., "Opposite-Sex Siblings and Marital Beliefs Among Emerging Adults" (2017). Faculty Publications. 5156.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5156
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2017-10-23
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7895
Publisher
Journal of Adult Development
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Family Life
Copyright Status
© Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2017
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