Psychosocial adjustment in siblings of children with autism

被引：123
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作者：
Kaminsky, L
Dewey, D
机构：
[1] Alberta Childrens Prov Gen Hosp, Behav Res Unit, Calgary, AB T2T 5C7, Canada
[2] Univ Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
来源：
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY AND ALLIED DISCIPLINES | 2002年 / 43卷 / 02期
关键词：
autistic disorder; siblings; psychological adjustment;
D O I：
10.1111/1469-7610.00015
中图分类号：
B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];
学科分类号：
040202 ;
摘要：
Background: This study investigated psychosocial adjustment in siblings of children with autism compared to siblings of children with Down syndrome and siblings of normally developing children. In addition, the relationships between feelings of loneliness, social support and psychosocial adjustment, and the influence of gender and family size on psychological adjustment were examined. Methods: Ninety siblings (30 per group) between the ages of 8 and 18 and one parent of each child participated in this study. Results: Results indicated that siblings of children with autism, as well as comparison siblings, were well adjusted and reported low levels of loneliness. Siblings of children with autism also reported that they received high levels of social support in their lives. Conclusions: Large family size appears to facilitate healthy adjustment in siblings of children with autism.
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页码：225 / 232
页数：8
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