The Moderating Effect of Sibling Delinquency on Risky Behavior during Emerging Adulthood

Journal of computer sciences

Peterson, F. Ryan¹ 

关键词: Sibling;    Delinquency;    Emerging Adulthood;    Sexuality;    Alcohol;   

DOI  :  10.3844/jssp.2017.151.165

学科分类：计算机科学（综合）

来源: Science Publications

【 摘 要 】

This study examines the relationship between sibling delinquency and respondent risky behavior of emerging adults. This study attempts to understand the influence a sibling has on deviant behavior, sexual behavior and substance use during emerging adulthood. Sibling support and sibling contact were the two components of sibling relationships that were examined. A social learning theory framework was used. It was hypothesized that an individual who has high contact and support from a deviant sibling would be more likely to engage in risky behavior, be more sexually active and have increased alcohol use. The sample was comprised of 690 undergraduates enrolled in a large state university. A test of the moderating effects of sibling support and contact was conducted. Results indicate that there is a moderating relationship between the influence of sibling delinquency on respondent deviance, sexual permissiveness and alcohol use for females. As contact and support with a delinquent sibling increases, the level of respondent deviance, sexual permissiveness and alcohol use also increases

【 授权许可】

CC BY