The Association between the Quality of Sibling Relationships and Developmental Outcomes in Preschool-Age Foster Children.

Smith, Maureen C.

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ERIC Number: EJ520471

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Association between the Quality of Sibling Relationships and Developmental Outcomes in Preschool-Age Foster Children.

Smith, Maureen C.

Child Study Journal, v25 n4 p237-63 1995

Examined association between sibling relationships and developmental outcomes in 25 preschool foster children placed with older siblings. Found some association, though inconsistent, between quality of the relationship and child behavior problems and verbal ability. Results suggest the complexity of high-risk sibling relationships and its impact on child welfare placement policy. (HTH)

Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Problems, Child Development, Emotional Adjustment, Foster Children, Foster Family, Placement, Preschool Children, Sibling Relationship, Siblings

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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