Sisters in Later Life

Changes in Contact and Availability

Bibliographic Data

ID20392604
AuthorsJohn G Scott (0000-0002-0744-0688, Texas Tech University, corresponding author), Jean Pearson Scott
Year1996
Volume8
Issue3-4
Pages41-53
Publication date1996-12-05
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Women & Aging (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0895-2841 • E-ISSN: 1540-7322
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1300/j074v08n03_04
OpenAlexW2025784774
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited15

The strongest of sibling bonds is the relationship between sisters. However, researchers know little about how these relationships change over lime. This study presents a longitudinal examination of structural and contact features of older, rural women's (N = 82) sibling networks. Also, sibling network variables were correlated with measures of subjective well-being. Significant loss of siblings occurred over 12 years. After controlling for proximity, frequency of contact between siblings did not change. Although sisters predominated in sibling networks, proximate brothers were slightly more prevalent and had more frequent contact with the respondents. Associations between sibling variables and subjective well-being were not found. Siblings remain active in the kin networks of women into late old age

Developmental psychology · Sibling · Sociology · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Demography · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology

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