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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 14(2) pp. 215-229, 1989
© 1989 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Adjustment of Siblings of Handicapped Children: A Comparison1

Lily L. Dyson2

University of Washington

2All correspondence should be addressed to Lily Dyson, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Compared 55 older siblings (ages 71/2 to 15 years) of young handicapped children (ages 1–7years) with 55 matched siblings of nonhandicapped children. Results of standardized children's assessment scales show that siblings of handicapped children are comparable to siblings of nonhandicapped children in self-concept, behavior problems, and sòcial competence. Differences, however, appear along certain psychological dimensions and great variations exist within each group of siblings. Further, demographic and personal attributes are differentially related to measures of adjustment in different groups of siblings. Implications for research and intervention are drawn.

Key words: siblings of handicapped children; self-concept; behavior adjustment; social competence.


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