Interrelationships among variables affecting well siblings and mothers in families of children with a chronic illness or disability.

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Title:	Interrelationships among variables affecting well siblings and mothers in families of children with a chronic illness or disability.
Authors:	Williams PD (AUTHOR), Williams AR (AUTHOR), Graff JC (AUTHOR), Hanson S (AUTHOR), Stanton A (AUTHOR), Hafeman C (AUTHOR), Liebergen A (AUTHOR), Leuenberg K (AUTHOR), Setter RK (AUTHOR), Ridder L (AUTHOR), Curry H (AUTHOR), Barnard M (AUTHOR), Sanders S (AUTHOR)
Source:	Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Oct2002, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p411-424. 14p.
Subjects:	Interpersonal relations, Sick children, Families, Behavioral medicine
Abstract:	A structural equation model (SEM) examined interrelationships among psychosocial variables known to affect the health and development of well siblings and parents when a child with a chronic illness or disability is a member of the family. Using dyads of 252 well children and parents, socioeconomic status (SES) and family cohesion were associated with the parent-reported behavior of the well sibling. SES also influenced the mood of the mother that in turn influenced family cohesion. The well sibling's knowledge about the illness of the brother or sister, attitude toward the illness, mood, self-esteem, and feelings of social support were interrelated and related to the behavior of the well sibling. The SEM suggests that interventions may be directed at several points in these interactions including boosting knowledge levels of the well sibling, improving family cohesion, and assuring adequate 'income' support to the family through income transfers or in-kind services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	A structural equation model (SEM) examined interrelationships among psychosocial variables known to affect the health and development of well siblings and parents when a child with a chronic illness or disability is a member of the family. Using dyads of 252 well children and parents, socioeconomic status (SES) and family cohesion were associated with the parent-reported behavior of the well sibling. SES also influenced the mood of the mother that in turn influenced family cohesion. The well sibling's knowledge about the illness of the brother or sister, attitude toward the illness, mood, self-esteem, and feelings of social support were interrelated and related to the behavior of the well sibling. The SEM suggests that interventions may be directed at several points in these interactions including boosting knowledge levels of the well sibling, improving family cohesion, and assuring adequate 'income' support to the family through income transfers or in-kind services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01607715
DOI:	10.1023/a:1020401122858