Role of sibling relationships in children's experience of IPV: A grounded theory study

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and sibling relationships are significant public health concerns. Siblings often share significant time and form enduring bonds, providing essential social support during stressful events. Key aspects of sibling relationships include warmth, love, conflict, and rivalry. This study aimed to explore the role of sibling relationships in children's IPV experiences using a constructivist grounded theory methodology. Eleven participants were interviewed using a semi-structured protocol. Strengthening sibling bonds emerged as the central process and title for the grounded theory. Seven main categories were identified: types of abuse, family and sibling dynamics, roles assumed, the role of sibling relationships, coping strategies, and outcomes. Three main themes were constructed regarding the role of sibling relationships: engaging in daily activities, experiencing IPV together, and sharing emotional responses. The findings revealed that sibling relationships during IPV strengthen sibling bonds, facilitating positive outcomes. Due to the small sample size, the findings are not generalizable. Implications for research and practice include adopting mixed-method approaches to comprehensively understand sibling relationships in IPV contexts and developing targeted interventions to support affected families. By recognizing and enhancing sibling bonds, practitioners can create supportive environments that bolster children's resilience against IPV's detrimental effects.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Nursing Science

Grantor

Texas Woman's University

Year dc:date.issued

2024

Author dc:creator

• Castillo, Leolin Aurelia

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Liu, Fuqin

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Adams, Carin
• McManaman Bridges, Tracy

• Siblings
• Constructivist grounded theory
• Sibling roles
• Intimate partner violence

Language dc:language.iso

English

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/11274/16881

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:twu-ir.tdl.org:11274/16881