"Siblings in Adolescence provides a comprehensive overview of the most up-to-date empirical research on the development of adolescent brothers and sisters. The book provides a systematic review of international research on sibling correlates and their impact on development. The book covers central themes of individual and sibling relationship development: - siblings within their families - behavior genetics and siblings - cross-cultural evidence - issues in sibling research - quantitative methods for studying siblings in multiple contexts. The authors draw on multiple perspectives such as sociological, psychological, and ecological and systems science to inform areas such as behavior genetics, family and cross-cultural studies. The book presents a multi-faceted dynamic view of the adolescent sibling relationship, and includes a novel theoretical perspective which covers sibling dynamics across various key environments such as their families, communities, and cultures. Parents and siblings will also find useful coverage of the following issues: - school and life transitions - parental separation - health, illness, and disability - diverse family experiences. Siblings in Adolescence will be indispensable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate studentsstudying human development, and will supplement postgraduate courses for teachers, counselors, social, youth, and health workers. It will also be required reading for all those who work with families and young people"--