A study on knowledge regarding sibling rivalry in children among mothers in selected hospital at Mangaluru

Abstract

Introduction: Sibling rivalry is a common problem faced by the parents in rearing their children. It usually starts after the birth of a second child. Sibling rivalry affects both children and parents. Parents play an important role in managing sibling rivalry in children. Therefore it is essential for the parents to have knowledge regarding sibling rivalry. Objectives: A study was carried out to determine the knowledge regarding sibling rivalry in children among mothers and to find the association between the knowledge scores with the selected demographic variables of mothers. Materials and method: A descriptive survey approach was used to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding sibling rivalry in a selected hospital of Mangaluru. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 100 mothers. Data was gathered using the structured knowledge questionnaire on sibling rivalry. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study result showed that 50% of mothers had inadequate knowledge and remaining 50% had moderately adequate knowledge regarding sibling rivalry. There was no significant association found between the knowledge scores and the selected demographic variables of the mothers. Conclusion: The study concluded that half of the study sample had inadequate knowledge and the other half had moderately adequate knowledge on sibling rivalry.