Media Ilmu Kesehatan
Vol 15 No 2 (2026): Media Ilmu Kesehatan

Sibling relationship and psychological well-being among nursing students

Okta Putri Dewi Shinta Hesti (Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Yogyakarta)
Dewi Utari (Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Aug 2026

Abstract

Background: Sibling relationships may provide emotional support but may also involve conflict and rivalry. These dynamics may be relevant to psychological well-being during the transition to adulthood.Objective: To determine the relationship between sibling relationship dimensions and psychological well-being among nursing students.Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study involved 70 nursing students from semesters 2, 4, and 6 selected by convenience sampling. Data were collected online in May 2025 using the Sibling Relationship Questionnaire and Scale of Psychological Well-Being. Pearson correlation was used.Results: Sibling warmth was positively correlated with psychological well-being (r=0.594; p<0.001), as was sibling relative power (r=0.400; p=0.001). Sibling conflict (r=-0.383; p=0.001) and sibling rivalry (r=-0.426; p<0.001) showed negative correlations.Conclusion: All four sibling relationship dimensions were significantly associated with psychological well-being. Warmer and more balanced relationships were associated with higher psychological well-being, whereas greater conflict and rivalry were associated with lower psychological well-being.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mik

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Media Ilmu Kesehatan is a scientific journal that aims to publish and disseminate various scientific papersto add insight and science in the health field. Media Ilmu Kesehatan accepts original research scientific manuscripts and literature reviews. The minimum bibliography included in the article is ...