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A systematic review of social support for siblings of children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Solveig M Kirchhofer1, Stian Orm2, Yngvild B Haukeland3

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Norway; Nic Waals Institutt, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Lovisenberg Hospital Trust, Oslo, Norway.

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|April 25, 2022
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Social support is crucial for siblings of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Lower support is linked to poorer psychosocial adjustment, highlighting the need for interventions to enhance sibling well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Social support acts as a protective factor for siblings of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Understanding the dynamics of social support is vital for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review existing literature on social support received by siblings of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-registered systematic review was conducted.
  • Searches were performed across PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus databases.
  • Fifteen articles, mostly cross-sectional, were included.

Main Results:

  • Negative associations with social support included sibling depression, loneliness, and stress.
  • Positive associations included prosocial behavior, competence, problem-focused coping, and family quality of life.
  • Disorder type and social support provider type moderated the relationship with psychosocial adjustment.

Conclusions:

  • Lower social support correlates with poorer psychosocial adjustment in siblings of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Further research is recommended to explore methods for increasing social support to improve sibling outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
Neurodevelopmental disordersResilienceRiskSiblingsSocial support

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