Psychological Functioning of Siblings in Families of Children with Chronic Health Conditions: A Meta-Analysis

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Authors

I.P.R. Vermaes · Radboud University Nijmegen

H.J.A. van Bakel · Radboud University Nijmegen

Abstract

This study identified several mechanisms through which CHCs affect siblings. Future research should focus on parent-child dynamics and the longitudinal development of positive self-attributes and internalizing problems as well as on identifying what works in services for siblings of children with CHCs.

Topics & Keywords

Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare Family and Disability Support Research Family Support in Illness

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Volume 37, Issue 2, pp. 166-184

DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsr081

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