1. Experiences of adult siblings of those with developmental coordination disorder (DCD): a qualitative study
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Morris, Brendan, Ogden, Jane, and Gentle, Judith
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Brothers and sisters -- Social aspects -- Psychological aspects ,Psychology and mental health - Abstract
This qualitative study explored the childhood experiences of growing up with a sibling with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) to offer an 'outsider's' view of this condition. Ten individuals who had grown up with a sibling with DCD were interviewed about their experiences. Data were analysed using Thematic Analysis. Analysis described three main themes: i)'witnessing the challenges for their sibling with DCD' ii) 'experiencing the impact on the family'; iii) 'a vacuum of knowledge'. Not all experiences were negative and transcending these themes was the notion 'resolution and finding benefit' highlighting access to support, being more empathic and resilient, becoming a role model for others and finding success. Participants play witness to their sibling's experiences which can often be negative sometimes impacted by a vacuum of knowledge but they also describe how a diagnosis of DCD comes with some benefits which are discussed in the context of 'posttraumatic growth'., Author(s): Brendan Morris [sup.1] , Jane Ogden [sup.1] , Judith Gentle [sup.1] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.5475.3, 0000 0004 0407 4824, School of Psychology, University of Surrey, , Guildford, GU2 7XH, [...]
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- 2023
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