The experiences of siblings of children with congenital heart disease

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dc.contributor.authorElliott, Tara Louiseen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-13T22:12:47Z
dc.date.available2024-08-13T22:12:47Z
dc.date.copyright2003en_US
dc.date.issued2003
dc.degree.departmentDepartment of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts M.A.en
dc.description.abstractThis qualitative study explores the lived experience of siblings of children with congenital heart disease. The participants include six school age children and their parents from Vancouver Island, British Columbia (total n = 14). Data were gathered using semi-structured interviews and were thematically analysed. Findings of the inquiry indicate that children experience worry and concern for their sibling and require information and awareness about the condition. Additionally, communication between family members is an important factor in the development of coping skills and understanding. The findings further indicate that parents' perceptions of their healthy child's experiences were in agreement with those of their child. Limitations of the study and implications for parents and professionals are discussed. Directions for future research are presented.
dc.format.extent103 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1828/17698
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.titleThe experiences of siblings of children with congenital heart diseaseen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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