Relationship quality affects siblings' mental health, risky behaviors
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 21:00
in Psychology & Sociology
The Latino culture, more than others, places a high value on the family unit; yet, little research has examined the dynamics of Latino family relationships and how those dynamics affect children’s development. Now, a researcher has found sibling relationship quality in adolescence affects Mexican-origin adolescents’ and young adults’ later depressive symptoms and their involvement in risky behaviors, including those with sexual risk.