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JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Volume 15, Issue 3, Pages 237-246Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12246
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adult siblings; caregiving; future planning; intellectual disabilities; sibling roles
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As individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) grow older, many siblings anticipate becoming caregivers for their brothers and sisters with I/DD. However, there is little extant research about the caregiving roles of siblings. The purpose of this review was to extend the literature by conducting a systematic literature review about sibling caregiving. To better understand this population, a systematic literature review was conducted about adult siblings of individuals with I/DD to examine the definition of caregiving, sibling caregiving experiences, and correlates of sibling caregiving. In total, 29 relevant studies were identified. Results indicate that there is no consistent definition of sibling caregiving. Further, adult sibling caregivers reported caregiving benefits and challenges. The literature is also mixed with respect to the correlates of sibling caregiving. It is necessary to conduct additional research to understand sibling caregiving for individuals with I/DD. Implications for future research, policy, and practice are discussed.
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