This thesis examines sibling relationships as a formative space and an implicit educational resource within the family context. Building on the contributions of developmental psychology and family pedagogy, the study investigates the specific features of sibling bonds in comparison with the parent–child relationship, emphasizing their affective, social, and educational functions. Particular attention is given to the role of the older sibling, who often assumes an unintentional educational responsibility. While this role can foster the development of relational and caring skills, it may also entail risks of over-responsibility and personal sacrifice. The theoretical framework integrates the analysis of attachment theory, observational learning, and the cultural and social factors that influence sibling dynamics. In the concluding section, the research outlines pedagogical perspectives aimed at recognizing sibling bonds as a valuable resource for personal growth, while at the same time encouraging greater parental awareness in the distribution of family roles. Viewed in this way, siblinghood emerges as a privileged context for understanding the complexity of implicit educational processes and for advancing a pedagogy of care capable of supporting the everyday ties that shape individual development.
La presente tesi intende analizzare la relazione fraterna come spazio formativo e come risorsa educativa implicita all’interno del nucleo familiare. A partire dai contributi della psicologia dello sviluppo e della pedagogia della famiglia, il lavoro esplora la specificità del legame tra fratelli rispetto alla relazione genitore-figlio, mettendo in luce le funzioni affettive, sociali ed educative che lo caratterizzano. Particolare attenzione viene rivolta al ruolo del fratello maggiore, spesso investito di una responsabilità educativa non intenzionale che, se da un lato favorisce lo sviluppo di competenze relazionali e di cura, dall’altro può comportare rischi di iper-responsabilizzazione e sacrificio personale. Il percorso teorico si intreccia con l’analisi delle dinamiche di attaccamento, dei processi di apprendimento osservazionale e dei fattori culturali e sociali che influenzano i rapporti fraterni. Nella parte conclusiva, la ricerca propone prospettive di intervento pedagogico volte a valorizzare la relazione fraterna come risorsa di crescita e, al tempo stesso, a promuovere una maggiore consapevolezza genitoriale nell’assegnazione dei ruoli familiari. La fratellanza, letta in questa chiave, si configura come un contesto privilegiato per comprendere la complessità dei processi educativi impliciti e per rafforzare una pedagogia della cura capace di riconoscere e sostenere i legami quotidiani che contribuiscono alla formazione della persona.
"Il legame fraterno come risorsa educativa: dinamiche psicologiche, ruoli e prospettive pedagogiche"
CONSTANTIN, ALEXANDRA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis examines sibling relationships as a formative space and an implicit educational resource within the family context. Building on the contributions of developmental psychology and family pedagogy, the study investigates the specific features of sibling bonds in comparison with the parent–child relationship, emphasizing their affective, social, and educational functions. Particular attention is given to the role of the older sibling, who often assumes an unintentional educational responsibility. While this role can foster the development of relational and caring skills, it may also entail risks of over-responsibility and personal sacrifice. The theoretical framework integrates the analysis of attachment theory, observational learning, and the cultural and social factors that influence sibling dynamics. In the concluding section, the research outlines pedagogical perspectives aimed at recognizing sibling bonds as a valuable resource for personal growth, while at the same time encouraging greater parental awareness in the distribution of family roles. Viewed in this way, siblinghood emerges as a privileged context for understanding the complexity of implicit educational processes and for advancing a pedagogy of care capable of supporting the everyday ties that shape individual development.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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