Sibling Relationship Quality and Identity Formation: Testing of Gender Characteristics and Birth Order of Sibling as a Moderator

Gunawan, Michelle Caroline and Muttaqin, Darmawan (2022) Sibling Relationship Quality and Identity Formation: Testing of Gender Characteristics and Birth Order of Sibling as a Moderator. Journal of Educational, Health, and Community Psychology (JEHCP), 11 (2). pp. 497-516. ISSN 2088 3219 (Print); 2460 8467 (online)

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Abstract

Siblings play a significant role in the process of forming identity among adolescents. Therefore, this research examined the role of sibling characteristics such as gender and order of birth in moderating the quality of relations among siblings and adolescent identity formation. The respondents were adolescents aged 12-21 years, with at least one sibling having a maximum age gap of 4 years. The data collection technique used two measurement scales involving the warmth and closeness subscale in the Sibling Relationship Questionnaire and The Utrecht-Management of Identity Commitments Scale. Additionally, the hypothesis was tested using a multiple regression test. The analysis showed that the role of same-gender characteristics and birth order strengthens the relationship between siblings with three aspects of identity formation, including commitment, in-depth exploration, and reconsideration of commitment. This finding indicates that adolescents having same-gender and older siblings have better relationship qualities that contribute to a more optimal identity formation.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	identity formation, quality of relationships with siblings, adolescents
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions:	Faculty of Psychology > Department of Psychology
Depositing User:	Ester Sri W. 196039
Date Deposited:	28 Jun 2022 03:30
Last Modified:	28 Jun 2022 03:30
URI:	http://repository.ubaya.ac.id/id/eprint/42009

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