Positive and Negative Effects Older Siblings Have on Younger Siblings

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Positive and Negative Effects Older Siblings Have on Younger Siblings

I. Introduction

The research proposal will provide an introduction to the topic which is “Positive and Negative Effects Older Siblings Have on Younger Siblings”.

Problem Statement

Problem statement for the proposed research is to study how younger siblings are affected by the acts of the older siblings. This study will focus on the behavioral study of these siblings.

Rationale for the Research

The rationale is important for every research proposal. It will decide whether hard lines or universal success of the project.

Statement of the Research Objectives

In this section we will provide a statement of the research objectives. This will define why it is necessary to conduct this research, and also will identify the key areas which we will be studying in our research.

Hypothesis

Hypothesis for this research are:

Does Older sibling's behavior (negative/positive) is directly affecting younger sibling's behavior.

It is directly effecting on younger siblings behavior.

If the feelings of Younger sibling are attached to the older siblings?

Younger sibling's feelings are attached to the older siblings.

If Younger siblings expect a positive behavior from their respective older siblings?

A positive behavior will be shown by older sibling perspective towards younger siblings.

Definition of Terms

In this part we will provide an operational definition of the terms which have a different meaning perceived and used in our research.

Summary

In this part a summary will be given for the above chapter introduction.

II. Literature Review

Content #1

Hannah ME; Midlarsky E, (2005), “Helping by siblings of children with mental retardation”, American Journal on Mental Retardation

Content #2

Ross, H., Smith, J., Spielmacher, C., & Recchia, H. (2004), “Shading the truth: Self-serving biases in children's reports of sibling conflicts”, Merrill - Palmer Quarterly

Content #3

Corinna Jenkins T., et al, (1999), “Older Siblings as Socializers of Younger Siblings' ...