Abstract
Objectives: There were three main objectives: to
respond to families highlighting a need for sibling
support; to establish need and response from the
siblings; and to reflect on the direct experience
and feelings of the siblings.
Design: The qualitative study ulitised an
individual interview approach.
Method: Seven siblings of disabled children took
part in the sibling support group, whose families
were registered with project within Barnados. The
age range was from eight to 12 years, with a
mixture of males and females. All of the children
had siblings with a learning disability. Openended semi-structured interview questions were
used to interview the participants on three
different occasions over a course of five months.
The questions varied on each occasion
applicable to the purpose of the interview.
Analysis: Thematic analysis was used to
highlight emergent themes and trends within the
participant’s answers and was carried out through
open coding by breaking down, examining,
comparing, conceptualising and categorising data
in a line-by-line analysis. Analysis revealed
shifting emotions and perceptions of themselves,
their place in the family and their disabled sibling
throughout attending the support group.
Conclusions: The most significant outcome of
this project is the real establishment of need on
the part of the siblings, with the siblings
themselves directing the group to one of a more
therapeutic focus. Suggestions for further support
for siblings of disabled children are highlighted
including individual counselling opportunities.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Event | British Psychological Society (BPS) Annual Conference - London, United Kingdom Duration: 1 Apr 2004 → … |
Conference
Conference | British Psychological Society (BPS) Annual Conference |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 1/04/04 → … |