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Young adults' sibling relationships

Italian adaptation and validation of the Lifespan Sibling Relationship Scale

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ID2933320
AuthorsMassimiliano Sommantico (0000-0001-5838-1959, University of Naples Federico II, corresponding author), Anna Rosa Donizzetti (0000-0003-2605-8705, University of Naples Federico II), Barbara De Rosa (0000-0001-5236-4066, University of Naples Federico II), Santa Parrello (0000-0001-7617-6369, University of Naples Federico II)
Year2019
Volume36
Issue2
Pages659-680
Publication date2019-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0265407517740640
OpenAlexW2767534650
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited71

To deepen our understanding of young adults' sibling relationships in the Italian context, this study examines the psychometric properties of the Italian adaptation and validation of the Lifespan Sibling Relationship Scale (LSRS) in a sample of 350 Italian university students (68.6% females, 31.4% males; ages 19-30 year, M = 23.6, SD = 3.2). Confirmatory factor analysis showed the expected six-factor structure and a close correlation between factors and scales. Internal consistency was adequate and correlation analysis with the Adult Sibling Relationship Questionnaire (ASRQ) confirmed the theoretical relations among the constructs. The findings confirm the transcultural validity of the LSRS. Moreover, results are consistent with research findings, indicating that women show a more positive attitude toward sibling relationships, especially when reporting their relationship with sisters, older siblings show a more positive attitude toward sibling relationships, and perception of current maternal and paternal partiality is related to negative attitudes toward sibling relationships

Confirmatory factor analysis · Context (archaeology · Developmental psychology · Measurement invariance · Perception · Scale (ratio · Sibling · Sibling relationship · Structural equation modeling · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Family Support in Illness · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology

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Citations per year1,71
Citation span2019 - 2025 (7)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
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