Fraternal interaction when a sibling has Down syndrome: an observational study

Authors

  • Bruna Rocha de Almeida Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
  • Nara Liana Pereira-Silva Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia - Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5902/1984686X22874

Keywords:

Sibling relationship, Down syndrome, Observational methodology

Abstract

The quality of interaction between siblings has been investigated for more than three decades. However, few studies focus on the dyad between a sibling with Down syndrome – sibling with typical development, especially in Brazil. This study aimed to describe the interaction among nine dyads of siblings, between four and 13 years old, in which one of them has Down syndrome.  In the households of the dyads, 27 sessions of behavioral observation were recorded, totaling 216 minutes. The analysis of the interactions focused on content and quality of the episodes as well as the behavioral categories of command and responsiveness. The dyads engaged primarily in leisure activities, 'Jointly', with ‘Friendliness’ and 'Synchronicity'. The interactions had 'Supervision', 'Leadership' and command behaviors that were issued by the sibling with typical development. It can be said that in these families, fraternal interaction is characterized by the asymmetry of roles and positivity, not being harmed by the presence of the sibling with Down syndrome.

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Published

2018-06-06

How to Cite

Almeida, B. R. de, & Pereira-Silva, N. L. (2018). Fraternal interaction when a sibling has Down syndrome: an observational study. Special Education Magazine, 31(61), 339–352. https://doi.org/10.5902/1984686X22874

Issue

Revista Educação Especial, v. 31, n. 61, abr./jun. 2018

Section

Continuous Demand

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