Poor Sibling Relationships Linked to Later Depression, Risky Behaviors [PsychCentral.com]

Samantha Sangenito 10/8/154:00 AM

Sibling relationship quality during the teen years may affect later depressive symptoms and involvement in risky behaviors, according to a new University of Missouri (MU) study involving teens of Mexican origin.

Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic minority group in the U.S., and most are of Mexican origin. The Latino culture, more than others, places a high value on the family unit; yet, there has been minimal research on the dynamics of Latino family relationships and how those dynamics affect children’s development.

[For more of this story, written by Traci Pedersen, go to http://psychcentral.com/news/2...behaviors/93121.html]

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