ERIC Number: EJ1461140
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jan
Pages: 12
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EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Available Date: 2024-11-16
Exploring the Strengths and Resilience of Siblings of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chung Eun Lee1,2; Sehrish Shikarpurya3
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v38 n1 e13324 2025
Background and Aims: Siblings play a crucial role in shaping and guiding the experiences of their brother or sister with a disability across the lifespan. However, little is known about the positive outcomes of their roles and experiences as siblings. Understanding the positive outcomes challenges stereotypes and the stigma associated with disabilities and allows for a more holistic view of sibling experiences. Methods: We conducted a survey with 140 adult siblings of people with disabilities to explore their strengths, resilience and community belonging. Results: We found that siblings highly rated their perceived strengths across various domains. Furthermore, siblings maintained high levels of resilience and most belonged to various organisations for social support. We also noted several strengths-based factors that predicted siblings' resilience. Conclusion: Our findings offer significant insights into siblings' inherent and developed strengths and the role of community networks in promoting sibling resilience and expanding their support systems.
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Sibling Relationship, Siblings, Positive Attitudes, Positive Reinforcement, Family Role, Labeling (of Persons), Resilience (Psychology), Sense of Community, Community Support, Social Support Groups, Developmental Disabilities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Child Psychology & Education, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea; 2Department of Education, Sungshin Women's University, Seoul, South Korea; 3Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA