Research Article

The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling

Volume: 18 Number: 3 September 28, 2018
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The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling

Abstract


Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the newborn sibling and the other factors’ contribution on previous sibling’s behaviors.

Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we interviewed with 312 mothers who had children under the age of one, between February-July 2012, in the well-child outpatient clinics of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. A structured questionnaire was conducted, interviewing face to face with the mothers. Scores of jealousy behaviors questionnaire could range from 0-13. The cut-off score is accepted as 8 points and scores between 0-7 points were evaluated as normal or acceptable, whereas the scores of 8 points or more was evaluated as pathological jealousy behaviors. The numerical values of dependent and independent variables asked in the questionnaire were shown as number and percentage. Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test and Likelihood test were used to examine the effect of independent variables on jealousy behavior. The Spearman Rho correlation coefficient was calculated to examine the correlation between the age of the focus child and the jealousy score. Variables determined to affect jealousy behavior were examined by logistic regression model (enter method). With the model established, it was tried to determine the risk factors that could affect the jealousy of the firstborn child. In the Enter method, the probability of entry into the logistic regression model at each step was 0.05 and the probability of being extracted from the model was 0.10. Confidence intervals of 95% were determined for the Odds Ratio (OR) value obtained by logistic regression.

For statistical analysis, SPSS for Win. Ver. 15.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, ILL, USA) and for jealousy score calculation, tables and graphs MS-Excel 2016 programs were used. Significance level of p≤0.05 was accepted in statistical decisions.

Results: Mothers who participated in the study were found to have a median age of 30 (min: 20, max: 44, IQR: 6). Age of the previous children was 48 months (IQR: 24 months). The most common negative behaviors in the previous brothers were regression (77.74%), sleep changes (47.76%), violent behaviors (46.28%), changes in toilet habits (32%) and decrease in appetite (% 31). Children's jealousy behaviors decreased as age increased (Rho = -0.302; p <0.001). It was seen that the most important risk factors for jealousy were having a non-worker mother (OR: 0.19), decrease in time that is spent with father (OR: 4.43), and being at the risky age group (2-4 years) of the firstborn child (OR: 8.16).

Conclusion: A newly joined baby causes some negative behavior patterns on the previous sibling. Attitudes of parents to their children can affect this situation. It is important in terms of primary care medicine to question how the previous children of the families who have or have plans to have a new baby responded to this situation and how to control the child's jealousy behavior by resolving the concerns of the family.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 28, 2018

Submission Date

September 19, 2018

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 18 Number: 3

APA
Dağcıoğlu, B. F. (2018). The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling. Ankara Medical Journal, 18(3), 286-299. https://doi.org/10.17098/amj.461653
AMA
1.Dağcıoğlu BF. The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling. Ankara Med J. 2018;18(3):286-299. doi:10.17098/amj.461653
Chicago
Dağcıoğlu, Basri Furkan. 2018. “The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling”. Ankara Medical Journal 18 (3): 286-99. https://doi.org/10.17098/amj.461653.
EndNote
Dağcıoğlu BF (September 1, 2018) The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling. Ankara Medical Journal 18 3 286–299.
IEEE
[1]B. F. Dağcıoğlu, “The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling”, Ankara Med J, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 286–299, Sept. 2018, doi: 10.17098/amj.461653.
ISNAD
Dağcıoğlu, Basri Furkan. “The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling”. Ankara Medical Journal 18/3 (September 1, 2018): 286-299. https://doi.org/10.17098/amj.461653.
JAMA
1.Dağcıoğlu BF. The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling. Ankara Med J. 2018;18:286–299.
MLA
Dağcıoğlu, Basri Furkan. “The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling”. Ankara Medical Journal, vol. 18, no. 3, Sept. 2018, pp. 286-99, doi:10.17098/amj.461653.
Vancouver
1.Basri Furkan Dağcıoğlu. The Effects of the New Baby on The Older Sibling. Ankara Med J. 2018 Sep. 1;18(3):286-99. doi:10.17098/amj.461653

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