Abstract
ABSTRACT Sibling relationships are typically long-lasting, providing opportunities for critical social support throughout a lifetime. This study examined how perceptions of sibling support differ for closest and least close sibling relationships, and how support in one sibling relationship can be associated with satisfaction in the other. Adults with at least two siblings answered questions about closest and least close sibling support and relationship satisfaction. Multilevel modeling results indicated that support in one sibling relationship is associated with relationship satisfaction in another sibling relationship. The types of support that contributed to relationship satisfaction differed for the closest and least close sibling but communicated support availability was important to both types of relationships. Implications for understanding sibling triad dynamics are discussed.
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