ERIC Number: EJ1468729
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Mar
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Available Date: 2025-03-06
Narratives from Female Siblings of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Photovoice Study on Identity and Growth Experiences in South Korea
Min Ah Kim1; Jaehee Yi2; Shinyeong Hwang1; Jimin Sung3; Seong Young Lee4; Heejin Kim1
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v38 n2 e70029 2025
Background: This study sought a holistic understanding of lived experiences of individuals with a sibling who has intellectual and developmental disabilities using photovoice. Methods: Seven adult female siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in South Korea engaged in six weekly photovoice sessions, including an orientation session, phototaking on participant-driven themes, and four group discussion sessions in which they shared their photos. Results: Thirteen subthemes related to four primary themes highlighted their experiences. Although these siblings faced pressure from the responsibilities of caregiving, they described growth and reflection on their identities, subsequent shifts in perspectives, and finding a balance between self-care and fulfilling responsibilities to maintain their love for their sibling. Conclusions: Social work professionals should acknowledge their challenges and growth and help them find balance in their life and caregiving role. It is also important to address their unique needs by considering the intersection of gender, culture, and disability.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Siblings, Sibling Relationship, Caregivers, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Self Concept, Photography, Visual Aids
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Korea
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Social Welfare, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; 2School of Social Work, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada; 3School of Social Work, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA; 4Center for Global Korean & Asian Studies, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea