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Being a sibling.

Steven L Baumann1, Tina Taylor Dyches, Marybeth Braddick

  • 1Hunter College, The City University of New York, New York, USA.

Nursing Science Quarterly
|December 3, 2004
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Being a sibling to a child with special needs presents unique challenges and opportunities. This study explores the complex, paradoxical experiences of siblings, highlighting their resilience and growth.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Child Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Sibling relationships are crucial for child development.
  • Children with siblings who have special needs face unique experiences.
  • Understanding these experiences is vital for supportive interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the meaning of being a sibling to a child with cleft lip and palate or Down Syndrome.
  • To understand the complex and paradoxical nature of these sibling experiences.
  • To identify unique opportunities and challenges faced by these siblings.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive exploratory study.
  • Semi-structured interviews with 12 children (ages 5-15).
  • Utilized art as a medium for children to express experiences.

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Main Results:

  • Sibling experiences are complex and paradoxical.
  • Having a sibling with special circumstances presents unique opportunities and challenges.
  • Identified the descriptive statement: 'being a sibling is an arduous charge to champion close others amid restricting-enhancing commitments while new endeavors give rise to new possibilities.'

Conclusions:

  • Sibling experiences are multifaceted, involving both difficulties and growth.
  • Nursing implications include a deeper understanding of the sibling role in families with special needs.
  • Recognizing and supporting siblings is essential for holistic family care.