Comparison of relationships among French adult siblings with or without schizophrenia using the ASRQ-S: mediating effect on emotional distress

Autor: Léa Plessis, Hélène Wilquin, Jean-Baptiste Pavani, Evelyne Bouteyre
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: BMC Psychiatry, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI: 10.1186/s12888-020-02510-6
Popis: Abstract Background Good sibling relationships in adulthood are known to be a protective factor for mental health. The present study examined and compared the relationships of siblings with either a healthy brother or sister or one experiencing schizophrenia. Methods In the first phase, we ran a statistical comparison of the two sibling groups on the quality of their sibling relationships (warmth, conflict, and rivalry), emotional distress, and self-esteem. In the second phase, we looked at whether the quality of the sibling relationship modifies the impact of having a brother or sister with schizophrenia on emotional distress and self-esteem. Results Results showed that sibling relationships in schizophrenia are less warm and are characterized by heightened rivalry and conflict. In addition, analysis revealed a mediating effect of sibling relationship on the emotional distress of siblings with a brother/sister diagnosed with schizophrenia. Conclusion More needs to be done to enhance the mental health of adults who have a brother or sister with schizophrenia, notably via their sibling relationships.
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