Institute of Sociology, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Łódź, Poland.
J Intellect Disabil. 2024 Jun;28(2):514-532. doi: 10.1177/17446295231168184. Epub 2023 Mar 27.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: This study aims to determine the impact of a person with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities on peer relationships of their siblings.
Information obtained from typically developing siblings of individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities served as research material for this study. There were a total of 18 participants in the study. The analysis and interpretation were based on the procedures of grounded theory.
The results of the study show that young adults with a brother or sister with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities have some difficulties in establishing relationships with their peers, especially those more intimate such as friendships or romantic endeavors. At the same time, research confirms that siblings of individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities have high levels of empathy and understanding for others as well as sincere attachment to family.
引言/背景：本研究旨在确定严重智力和多重残疾者对其兄弟姐妹同伴关系的影响。
本研究的研究材料来自于严重智力和多重残疾者的一般发展兄弟姐妹的信息。共有 18 名参与者参与了研究。分析和解释是基于扎根理论的程序。
研究结果表明，有一个患有严重智力和多重残疾的兄弟或姐妹的青年成年人在与同伴建立关系方面存在一些困难，特别是那些更亲密的关系，如友谊或浪漫关系。同时，研究证实，严重智力和多重残疾者的兄弟姐妹对他人有很高的同理心和理解力，以及对家庭的真诚依恋。
