The Relationship Between Children’s Sibling Relationship Quality and Social Behavior: A Review of The Research on Chinese Sibling Relationship Quality Questionnaire

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10.2991/978-2-38476-382-5_55How to use a DOI?

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China; Compatriot Relations; Quality of Sibling Relationships Questionnaire (QSRQ)

Abstract

With the implementation of the “Two-Child Policy” in 2016, many families welcomed a second child, which significantly changed the family structure. Sibling relationships highlight significant differences between families with two children and those with only one child. These relationships can be categorized into various types from different perspectives, including warmth, conflict, and coexisting warmth and conflict. In this paper, we review the findings of studies that utilized the Quality of Sibling Relationships Questionnaire (QSRQ), suitable for Chinese children aged 0 to 8 years. We contend that differing family backgrounds, age disparities among siblings, and gender differences significantly impact the types of sibling relationships. The results of numerous studies have found that sibling relationships change with age. At an early age, siblings tend to compete and conflict with each other, and same-sex siblings are more competitive and have more frequent conflicts due to similar roles and interests. Heterosexual siblings, on the other hand, have relatively fewer conflicts due to gender differences, and more implicit conflicts or distributional problems. As they enter adolescence, sibling relationships shift toward cooperation and understanding, sharing life experiences, and providing emotional support. Additionally, family dynamics are an important factor influencing sibling relationships, with parenting styles affecting the relationships between children and adolescents. These findings further reveal the complexity and diversity of sibling relationships, demonstrating the significant role that different types of relationships play in children’s socialization processes and emotional development.

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AU  - Shuyu Li
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/03/28
TI  - The Relationship Between Children’s Sibling Relationship Quality and Social Behavior: A Review of The Research on Chinese Sibling Relationship Quality Questionnaire
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Social Sciences and Educational Development (ICOSSED 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 565
EP  - 575
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-382-5_55
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-382-5_55
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