He's different, but he's my brother : an examination of experiences of siblings of people with disabilities in New Zealand. A thesis submitted for the degree of Masters of Education, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
By: Dixon, Janet.
Publisher: Dunedin, NZ University of Otago 2012Description: iv, 77 p. ; 30 cm.Subject(s): DISABILITY | SIBLINGS | EXPERIENCES | FAMILY INTERACTION | FAMILY DYNAMICS | NEW ZEALANDItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | 320 DIX (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W006254 |
"This study examined the experiences of siblings of people with disabilities and their understanding, knowledge, ideas and opinions about their siblings. It may be the first study in New Zealand to interview people, between the ages of twenty and forty who have been living at home with their siblings with disabilities. The six participants interviewed were mostly involved with their siblings on a daily basis. This was generally a positive experience for them. Participants thought they were "better people" because of their experiences and believed their attributes, skills and strategies were due to living with their siblings but at the same time they were realistic about the challenges in their lives." - PREFACE
Introduction
Historical and contextual background|Literature review
Disability theory
Overview of research reviewed
Siblings
Positive effects on siblings of having a sister/brother with disabilities
Parent's influence particular
Professionals and service providers
Summary|Methodology
Theoretical underpinnings
Personal and theoretical stance of the researcher
Research design
Summary|Findings
Participants' descriptions of their siblings with disabilities
Family/parental dynamics and responsibilities
Beyond the family : siblings' experiences in the wider world
Different ways of knowing about siblings
Siblings as teachers : advice to others and ideas about the future
Summary|Discussion
Siblings with disabilities
Participants as siblings
Useful support for siblings
Planning for the future
Summary|Conclusion
Limitations of this research
Implications for policy, practice and future research
Closing thoughts|References|Appendices|Table
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Not the easiest text to read as it is a thesis, but of interest