Sibling effects on divorce: common family background, common genetic heritage, or continuing interaction among adult siblings

Abstract

This article highlights some of Dronkers and Hox's significant findings about family background and sibling effects on divorce. It proposes that in addition to siblings’ common family background and genetic heritage, their interaction over the life course may influence their attitudes toward marriage and divorce. The influence of sibling modeling and interaction over the life course may vary, depending on the gender and birth order of siblings.

Citation

Farrell, M.P. (2006), "Sibling effects on divorce: common family background, common genetic heritage, or continuing interaction among adult siblings", Yammarino, F.J. and Dansereau, F. (Ed.) Multi-Level Issues in Social Systems (Research in Multi-Level Issues, Vol. 5), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 239-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1475-9144(06)05011-9