This paper reports on a long term follow up study of siblings of childhood cancer survivors. Seventy siblings of childhood cancer survivors in 37 families were interviewed using a semi-structured format which included both forced choice and open ended questions. The children discussed their memories of the sibling's cancer diagnosis and treatment…

Describes an experimental program designed to provide information about Down's Syndrome to normal brothers and sisters of children with this handicap, encourage them to talk about their own anxieties, and suggest ways they can become involved in their siblings' treatment. (ED)

Explores the effects of age spacing of siblings on three general personality dimensions: locus of control, introversion/extroversion and neuroticism. Subjects were 191 college students enrolled in four introductory psychology courses. (MP)

Twenty-four infants and their preschool-aged siblings were observed in a laboratory playroom in the presence of their parents. Observations took place when the infants were 12 months old and again 6 months later. (JMB)

A study compared intelligence scores of three groups of Israeli deaf children--23 with deaf parents/deaf siblings and manual communication (DpDs), 76 with hearing parents/deaf siblings, and 144 with hearing parents and siblings. The DpDs children were superior to other deaf children and comparable to hearing children on most intelligence measures.…

Fifty pairs of sisters with at least one parent over age 75 years were interviewed about parents' situation and how they and their siblings divided filial responsibilities. Results showed that, once parents were perceived to have needs, sibling groups organized to meet them. Found five styles of participation and three factors affecting styles and…

Common family patterns observed in 25 cases of sibling incest were: (1) distant, inaccessible parents; (2) parental stimulation of sexual climate in the home; and (3) family secrets, especially with regard to extramarital affairs. (Author/DB)

A case study of a family with an eight-year-old Downs Syndrome son describes the parents' reactions to an outburst by their adolescent daughter who felt she bore too much responsibility caring for her disabled sibling. A counselor's analysis of the family's difficulties and solutions discovered through family meetings are included. (VW)

Focuses on the sibling subsystem in the period following separation/divorce and remarriage of one/both of the parents. Considers treatment of the sibling subsystem and through the sibling subsystem. Deals primarily with focusing attention on this neglected area, not on the tactics to be used with particular families or sibling subsystems.…

At-home observation of 40 sibling dyads was conducted to describe sex-role characteristics of school-aged same-sex and cross-sex siblings. Male dyads interacted less than other sibling groups, while older sisters in female or male-female dyads engaged in the most teaching and managing. Older sister dyads exhibited the greatest role asymmetrics.…

Maintains that grief and other emotional behaviors and feelings associated with the death of a child can be most effectively managed when they are acknowledged and shared. (BB)

The paper examines effects of handicapped children on normal siblings and explores the complexities of family networks. Major sibling studies undertaken since the early sixties are reviewed, and methodological shortcomings discussed. The possibility of identifying both siblings "at risk" and characteristics of adequately coping families is…

Investigates possible differences in measured self-concept between preadolescent physically disabled children attending either a special school for the physically disabled or a regular school. Comparisons were also made with a group of nondisabled controls, and self-concept of participants' siblings was also studied. (RH)

Six developmentally normal preschool siblings of disabled children participated in workshops in which modeling, rehearsal, and role play were used to improve siblings' understanding of disabilities while strengthening their self-perceptions and attitudes toward their disabled brother or sister. (Author/CL)