{"product_id":"why-siblings-matter-9781138641457","title":"Why Siblings Matter","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people grow up with at least one sibling. These siblings are often fellow travellers' through adversity or significant life events; they can act as a source of support for some children while a source of conflict for others. For these reasons, siblings are a potentially powerful influence on development and this book is one of the first of its kind to provide an overview of cutting-edge psychological research on this important relationship. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Siblings Matter is a cornerstone text on siblinghood. Integrating findings from a 10 year longitudinal study alongside wider research, it provides a lifespan perspective examining the impact of sibling relationships on children's development and well-being. This text situates siblings in their historical, developmental and family context, considers the influence of siblings on children's development and adjustment, and provides an introduction to new research on siblings in diverse contexts. The authors discuss sibling rela\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/strong\u003e Sibling Relationships: An Introduction, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/strong\u003e Becoming a Sibling: A Time of Crisis?,\u003cstrong\u003e Chapter 3\u003c\/strong\u003e Developmental Changes and Individual Differences in Sibling Relationships, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/strong\u003e Sibling Relationships in the Family Context, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/strong\u003e Siblings as Agents for Social Development, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6\u003c\/strong\u003e Siblings, Social Understanding and Success at School, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7\u003c\/strong\u003e Sibling Relationships and Psychological Wellbeing, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8\u003c\/strong\u003e Sibling Relationships in the Context of Disability or Chronic Illness, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9\u003c\/strong\u003e Sibling Relationships in Cultural Context, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10\u003c\/strong\u003e Sibling Relationships and Societal Changes: Looking Back and Looking Forward\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52195257155927,"sku":"9781138641457","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/why-siblings-matter-9781138641457","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}