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The influences affecting sibling interaction among adults were investigated. Twenty-one predictor variables, subsequently reduced to nine, were examined through multiple regression analysis for their contribution to the explained variance in three dependent measures: frequency of contact with an adult sibling, obligation to have contact with the sibling, and desire for contact with the sibling. The predictor variables represented four conceptual areas of influence on sibling interaction: qualities of the sibling relationship; structure of the sibling constellation; structure of the siblings' families of procreation; and demographic characteristics of the siblings. Geographic proximity was also examined. The investigation utilized adult respondents over 25 years of age, with living siblings. The sample was drawn from the Roanoke, Virginia, urbanized area using a two-stage systematic design involving telephone and mail surveys. A completed sample of 313 adults was obtained, yielding a net response rate of 82%. The respondent in each household and the respondent's sibling were chosen at random. The reduced predictor equation explained 69% of the variance in frequency of contact, 37% of the variance in obligation to have contact, and 65% of the variance in desire for contact. The combination of the predictors was statistically and substantively significant for each of the criterion measures. The results suggest that proximity, emotional closeness, obligation, and sex are the most important influences on adult sibling interaction in general. The relative contribution of these predictors, however, varies for the different aspects of interaction represented by the criterion measures. Proximity is more explanatory of actual behavior, but relationship qualities are more important in explaining the motivation for contact. / Ph. D.

Thesis (M.A.P.S.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 75).

In the United States, nearly 30% of children experience a moderate to severe chronic illness or disability, and nearly all of these children live in a household with at least one sibling (Cox, Marshall, Medleco, & Olsen, 2003). Having a child with a disability in the family can create several demanding and permanent changes for each member of the family (Fisman, Wolf, Ellison, & Freeman, 2000). Empirical and theoretical research have revealed that having a child with a disability impacts each member of the family, both in regard to long-term functioning and day-to-day activities (Cox et al., 2003).There are relatively few studies that explore the sibling relationship between a non-disabled child and a child with a disability. Not surprisingly, there are even fewer studies that evaluate the impact of specific types of disabilities, such as visual impairment, on the sibling relationship (Stoneman & Brody, 1993). Because of the uniqueness of each type of disability, more research should focus on specific types of disabilities, such as visual impairments. This study was conducted in an effort to better understand the experiences and opinions of children with a visual impairment and their non-disabled siblings.Utilizing a qualitative approach, ten children with visual impairments and ten sighted siblings were interviewed. Through these interviews, several themes emerged, including the following: closeness, conflict, impact of disability, responsibility/assistance, understanding of disability, and coping strategies. Within each of these themes were related subthemes. From these themes and interrelationships of the themes emerged an integrated theory of sibling relationships when one sibling has a visual impairment, which included the dimensions of the non-disability sibling dyad, the shared disability experience, and coping-related strategies.Based on the reports of children with visual impairments and their sighted siblings, visual impairment can have both positive and negative implications toward the sibling relationship. Children with visual impairments and their siblings have the challenge of managing a "typical", non-disability related, sibling relationship along with their shared disability experience. Implications for professionals include assisting with coping-related strategies, such as increased communication, teaching advocacy, and assisting with education and social support. / Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services

Thesis project (D. Min.)--Denver Seminary, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 243-268).

Thesis (M. Ed.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Education, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 172-186).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 1996. / Includes abstract dn vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 284-292).

Thesis (D. Min..)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2008. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 151-157).

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2000. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 265-277).