Journal article
"Ustedes Tienen El Uno Al Otro" [You Guys Have Each Other]: Exploring Latino/a/x Sibling Relationships
The Family journal (Alexandria, Va.), 10664807251348215
26 Jun 2025
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
Siblings are the longest-lasting relationships most individuals experience. While there is limited research on sibling relationships in general, research on Latino/a/x sibling relationships is even more limited. This study explored Latino/a/x siblings' cultural adaptation processes in the United States and how this adaptation impacted their sibling relationships. Researchers conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with Latino/a/x sibling dyads. Data were examined using dyadic analysis to identify areas of agreement, divergence, and uniqueness. Analyses revealed two areas of agreement: (a) cultural expectations for their sibling relationship and (b) parental expectations for their sibling relationship; and one area of uniqueness: individualized experiences pertaining to growing up in the United States. There were virtually no areas of divergence. Findings showed that family influence on sibling relationships and cultural adaptation experiences depended on sibling positionality. The implications highlight the importance of sibling position, sibling support during cultural adaptation processes, and the complicated perspectives around parentification.
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- Title
- "Ustedes Tienen El Uno Al Otro" [You Guys Have Each Other]: Exploring Latino/a/x Sibling Relationships
- Creators
- Christina Almeyda - Catholic CharitiesBertranna A. Muruthi - Drexel University, Drexel FIRST (Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends)Amanda Stafford McRell - University of South CarolinaCarolyn Shivers - Niagara UniversityJose Zarate - Oregon Department of EducationAakanksha Lahoti - Oregon Department of Education
- Publication Details
- The Family journal (Alexandria, Va.), 10664807251348215
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- U54CA267735 / NIH; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Drexel FIRST (Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends); Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001517983400001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105010352807
- Other Identifier
- 991022061554304721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Family Studies