Measuring adult sibling communication comfort about sensitive issues

Woolley, Michael E.; Greif, Geoffrey L.

doi:10.1080/10522158.2020.1801550

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“…We agree with Woolley and Greif (2020), who stated that ‘adult siblings are potentially important relationships for mutual care and support in later life, and those sources of care and support need to be recognized and called upon by social workers across the lifespan’ (p. 404). This statement is crucial concerning sibling survivors of parental abuse.…”

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confidence: 74%

“…Studies on relationships between siblings have primarily focused on childhood (Greif & Woolley, 2015; Woolley & Greif, 2020), with less attention given to these relationships during adulthood (Meyers, 2016; Tener, 2021). Thus, the purpose of the present study is to explore the ways in which adult CM survivors perceive their childhood sibling relationships and to examine the roles that siblings play in each other's lives when living in an abusive home.…”

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Sibling coalitions in the context of parental child maltreatment

Katz

Cohen

Tener

et al. 2022

Child & Family Social Work

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Child maltreatment (CM) is a social and public health issue with a high global prevalence. However, sibling dynamics in the context of CM remain understudied. The present study aims to shed light on sibling relationships in the context of parental CM. The sample included 20 Israeli adult CM survivors who grew up with at least one sibling. In-depth interviews explored their experiences as children, with a focus on their relationship with their siblings. A thematic analysis identified the main theme of the formation, or lack thereof, of sibling coalitions in childhood and adulthood. Some participants described comforting and protective sibling relationships in childhood, whereas others told of conflictual or distant childhood relationships that developed into adulthood alliances. Others described perpetrating parents who attempted to disrupt the sibling relationship. The sibling relationship comprises complex dynamics and emotions, which can vary within a single sibling subsystem. The findings highlight the need to examine sibling dynamics throughout the lifespan and their relation to CM survivors' wellbeing. Regarding the spillover and compensation hypotheses, there is a need to explore the role of the perpetrating parent and their attempts to sabotage the sibling dynamic.

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Sibling coalitions in the context of parental child maltreatment

Katz

Cohen

Tener

et al. 2022

Child & Family Social Work

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“…However, research has shown emerging changes in traditional gender roles within families in recent generations (Woolley & Greif, 2017). Still, aspects of these traditional gender roles, and the relationship dynamics associated with them, are still at play in many families, especially within multigenerational relationships.…”

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The ties that bind: An exploration of son-in-law and father-in-law relationships in Black families.

Lewis¹,

Lemmons²,

Woolley³

2022

Psychology of Men & Masculinities

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Despite the emerging research on in-law relationships and its impact on building healthy families, the majority of studies focus on women. Therefore, the evidence on male in-law relationships is scant. Even less is known about how Black families experience male in-law relationships. Drawing from the Afrocentric Intergenerational Solidarity (AIS) model, this qualitative study explored the situational factors and interpersonal exchanges that contribute to the fostering of positive relationships for Black sons-in-law and their fathers-in-law. Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted with Black/African American sons-in-law about their relationship with their father-in-law. Study findings suggest that sons-in-law believed having similar interests and putting forth an effort to engage in family activities and gatherings helped shape the relationship. Explicit communication, mutual support, and shared values were also perceived as critical components to building a healthy and positive relationship. These interactions provided opportunities for fathers-in-law to express their expectations of sons-in-laws in their roles as husbands and fathers, as well as offer support to sons-in-law. As a result, in-laws were able to discuss culturally masculine values and establish a mutual respect for one another. Study findings indicate that the Black male in-law relationship is a complex and unique process that may facilitate cohesion within the family. Additionally, understanding the role of Black fathers-in-law in strengthening sons-in-law's spousal and parenting efficacy may lead to evidence-based interventions that include multigenerational approaches to healthy family functioning. Public Significance StatementThis qualitative study explored the situational factors and interpersonal exchanges that contribute to the fostering of positive relationships for Black sons-in-law and their fathers-in-law. Study findings can advance the development of theoretical frameworks on pathways to healthy relationships among male in-laws, as well as add to our understanding on the ways in which Black men make meaning of their roles and responsibilities within multigenerational and extended family systems.

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Measuring adult sibling communication comfort about sensitive issues

Cited by 2 publications

References 24 publications

Sibling coalitions in the context of parental child maltreatment

Sibling coalitions in the context of parental child maltreatment

The ties that bind: An exploration of son-in-law and father-in-law relationships in Black families.

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