Graduate Program
Clinical Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
2001
Thesis Director
Linda Leal
Abstract
How young adults' perceptions of their relationships with their siblings with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder differ from the perceptions of other young adults having non-disordered siblings were examined. Participants' perceptions of warmth, conflict, and rivalry with their siblings were measured using the Adult Sibling Relationship Questionnaire. The results indicated that perceptions of warmth, conflict, and rivalry were not significantly different for these two groups. An inverse relationship between warmth and rivalry was found for participants having siblings with ADHD. As feelings of warmth increased, feelings of rivalry decreased. Findings suggest future research in this area is needed for results that are more conclusive.
Recommended Citation
Aguilar, Paula K., "Adult Perceptions of Their Relationships with Siblings Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" (2001). Masters Theses. 1447.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/1447
