@article {10.3844/jssp.2017.151.165,
article_type = {journal},
title = {The Moderating Effect of Sibling Delinquency on Risky Behavior during Emerging Adulthood},
author = {Peterson, F. Ryan and Simons, Leslie Gordon and Likcani, Adriatik and Hickey, Katherine},
volume = {13},
year = {2017},
month = {Aug},
pages = {151-165},
doi = {10.3844/jssp.2017.151.165},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/jssp.2017.151.165},
abstract = {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.},
journal = {Journal of Social Sciences},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}