Date of Award
7-1-2023
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Kristie Asaro-Saddler
Committee Members
Dean Spaulding, Bruce Saddler
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, COVID, narrative inquiry, relationship, Sibling, social cognitive theory
Subject Categories
Educational Psychology
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate and describe the present and past experiences of sibling play for siblings of children with autism. Narrative inquiry will provide participants a place for their voices, emotions, and actions to be heard, in hopes that we may glean better insight into seemingly invisible features of daily play within the sibling relationships. Because daily play is such an integral part of shaping social interactions, behaviors, and perceptions, it is important to better understand how siblings experience these potentially non-typical play experiences.
Recommended Citation
Gardner-Bixler, Andrea L., "Sibling Relationships: A Qualitative Analysis Of Typically Developing Siblings’ Feelings About Play Experiences With Their Sibling With Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2023). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 3134.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/3134