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ERIC Number: EJ1272324
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1533-2276
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Gifted but Equal? Parents' Perspectives on Sibling Relationships in Families with Gifted and Non-Gifted Children
Ben Artzey, Nava
Gifted and Talented International, v35 n1 p27-38 2020
Childhood sibling relationships shape an individual's interactions throughout life. To date, there have been only a few studies on sibling relationships in families with gifted and non-gifted children, and these have yielded mixed results. Based on the Family Systems Theory (FST) as a conceptual framework, specifically the homeostasis principle, the current study explores how parents in families with gifted and non-gifted children affect sibling relationships. Interviews with 40 parents of gifted children in Israel revealed three higher-order themes: differential equity, artificial equity, and situational equity. From an FST perspective, results suggest a preliminary typology that describes the parental contribution toward rebalanced sibling relationships. Despite good intentions, using artificial and situational strategies could provide unfavorable results for the gifted and the non-gifted children. The proposed typology may contribute toward developing a systemic theory of sibling relationships.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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