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Disrupted lives: siblings of disturbed adolescents.

Deal, S N; MacLean, W E.

Am J Orthopsychiatry ; 65(2): 274-81, 1995 Apr.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-7611344

ABSTRACT

The impact of disturbed adolescents on siblings' psychological adjustment and sibling relationships was examined. Compared to siblings of nondisturbed adolescents, siblings of previously hospitalized adolescents reported more psychological distress, poorer social relationships, a more negative view of their older brothers and sisters, and less identification with their older siblings.

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Adaptation, Psychological , Mental Disorders/psychology , Personality Development , Sibling Relations , Adolescent , Anxiety/diagnosis , Anxiety/psychology , Child , Depression/diagnosis , Depression/psychology , Female , Humans , Internal-External Control , Male , Mental Disorders/therapy , Patient Admission , Personality Assessment , Social Adjustment , Socialization

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