Perspectives about adult sibling relationships: A dyadic analysis of siblings with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities

Zachary Rossetti; Chung eun Lee; Meghan Burke; Sarah Hall

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2019.103538

Perspectives about adult sibling relationships: A dyadic analysis of siblings with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities

Zachary Rossetti, Chung eun Lee, Meghan Burke, Sarah Hall

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Abstract

Most siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) report positive sibling relationships. However, extant research often only examines the perspective of the nondisabled sibling; it is unclear whether siblings with IDD report close sibling relationships. Thus, the aim of this study was to understand adult sibling relationships from the perspectives of both siblings with and without IDD. Using dyadic interviews, we examined the perspectives of eight adult sibling dyads. The study was conducted in the United States. Data were analyzed using constant comparative analysis and cross-case analysis to identify themes within and across dyads. Overall, siblings with and without IDD reported enjoying spending time with one another. However, siblings with and without Down syndrome (versus autism spectrum disorder) reported more reciprocal sibling relationships, more frequent contact, and a greater range of shared activities. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	103538
Journal	Research in Developmental Disabilities
Volume	96
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2019.103538
State	Published - Jan 2020
Externally published	Yes

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This study was conducted under the Marissa Zelinger Innovation Research Award at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. However, the content of this manuscript does not necessarily represent the university. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Autism spectrum disorder
Down syndrome
Intellectual and developmental disabilities
Sibling relationships

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