TY  - JOUR
AU  - Peterson, F. Ryan 
AU  - Simons, Leslie Gordon 
AU  - Likcani, Adriatik 
AU  - Hickey, Katherine 
PY  - 2017
TI  - The Moderating Effect of Sibling Delinquency on Risky Behavior during Emerging Adulthood
JF  - Journal of Social Sciences
VL  - 13
IS  - 3
DO  - 10.3844/jssp.2017.151.165
UR  - https://thescipub.com/abstract/jssp.2017.151.165
AB  - 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.