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Content and correlates of sisters' messages about dating and sexuality

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ID2917954
AuthorsE Killoren (0000-0003-3259-3173, University of Missouri, corresponding author), Nicole Campione-Barr (0000-0002-9644-5711, University of Missouri), Cara E Streit (0000-0002-8100-4542, University of New Mexico), Sonia E Giron (University of Missouri), Sonia Giron (University of Missouri), Gabrielle Kline (0000-0001-5049-0034, University of Missouri), Lise M Youngblade (Colorado State University)
Year2019
Volume36
Issue7
Pages2134-2155
Publication date2019-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0265407518781039
OpenAlexW2808277246
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited37

Siblings are influential on one another's romantic relationships and sexual behaviors, and examining mechanisms of this influence is important. Using a sample of 62 sister dyads, we examined the content of sisters' messages about dating and sexuality and correlates of these messages. Sisters shared messages with one another about dating logistics, dating partners, sex, and the importance of self. Using actor-partner interdependence models, we examined how both dyad members' romantic relationship status and sexual experiences, intentions, and attitudes were associated with sisters' messages. We found sisters' experiences-especially older sisters' experiences-were associated with the content of messages. Consistent with symbolic interactionism, the findings point to the importance of examining sibling communication about dating and sexuality as an important socialization mechanism through which sisters may influence one another's romantic relationships and sexuality development

Content (measure theory · Developmental psychology · Dyad · Human sexuality · Psychoanalysis · Romance · Sibling · Sister · Socialization · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Gender Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Citation span2019 - 2025 (7)
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