Abstract
Defensive reactions to aid in the context of a close relationship were studied. Young adult siblings reported on their self-esteem, the quality of the sibling relationship, relevant demographic variables, and a variety of components of defensiveness to aid. Consistent with theory, the components of defensiveness were interrelated. A large percentage (52%) of the variance in defensiveness was accounted for by conflict between siblings, dominance relative to one's sibling, low global self-esteem, high self-esteem when comparing oneself with one's sibling, and low levels of feelings of entitlement. Siblings were least defensive in reaction to aid from older and female siblings. Corroboration from a subset of benefactor siblings was obtained. The results are discussed in relation to recent thinking about the nature of receiving support in close relationships and recipients' reactions to aid.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 422-433 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Personality and Social Psychology |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Sociology and Political Science
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