Volume : 11, Issue : 4, APR 2025

CASE STUDY ON AGRESSION AND FAMILY NEGLECT

NEHA BIJU

Abstract

In maturity, sibling connections are crucial in determining personality, social behaviour, and interpersonal dynamics. This study looks at how sibling rivalry affects how cooperative and competitive attitudes evolve later in life. The study investigates how sibling interactions are impacted by birth order, parental favouritism, and family dynamics, drawing on theories from Adlerian psychology, attachment theory, and social learning views. A thorough analysis of the research shows that, depending on the type of early interactions, sibling rivalry can promote both cooperation (e.g., empathy, teamwork) and competitiveness (e.g., ambition, leadership). Research shows that while fierce competition can result in domination at work and interpersonal disputes, healthy sibling relationships improve emotional control and teamwork. These impacts are further moderated by parenting and cultural variables, with Eastern cultures placing more emphasis on peace and Western civilisations exhibiting more overt competitiveness. The study comes to the conclusion that sibling relationships have a fundamental impact on adult behaviour, emphasising the necessity of using balanced parenting techniques to foster collaboration while reducing the detrimental impacts of rivalry.

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