Research Title
"Investigating the Impact of Adoption-Induced Sibling Hierarchy Disruptions on Family Functioning and Externalizing Behaviors: The Unique Role of the Middle Child and Moderating Effects of Socioeconomic and Cultural Factors."
Research Description
This study examines the psychological and behavioral effects of adoption on sibling dynamics, mainly focusing on the challenges faced by the middle child when family hierarchies and roles are disrupted. By analyzing family functioning and externalizing behaviors, the research explores how introducing an adopted child shifts established sibling roles, leading to potential identity conflicts, rivalry, or behavioral outcomes. Special attention is given to the moderating effects of socioeconomic status (SES) and cultural norms, which influence familial adjustments and coping mechanisms.
The research addresses a critical gap in adoption literature, where the middle child's unique challenges in adaptively renegotiating their role within a restructured sibling hierarchy remain underexplored. Furthermore, the study seeks to contribute practical insights for family counselors and policymakers to support adoptive families during transitional periods better.
Research Question (RQ)
Primary Research Question:
- How does the disruption of established sibling hierarchies and family roles due to adoption impact family functioning and externalizing behaviors, with a particular focus on the middle child, and how do socioeconomic and cultural factors moderate these effects?
Sherry Autrey Based on your provided description, it looks like it would be probability sampling with a five or seven-point Likert scale. For determining the sample size, you can use the Krejcie and Morgan Table or an online sample size calculator.
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