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A controlled trial of the SibworkS group program for siblings of children with special needs . Siblings of children with a disability are an at risk group for emotional and behavioral problems . This study evaluated an intervention to promote the emotional and behavioral functioning of siblings of children with disabilities and chronic health conditions . SibworkS is a six-week manual-based , cognitive-behavioral group support program focussed on strengthening siblings ' perceived social support , self-esteem , problem-solving skills , adaptive coping behaviors and positive sibling relationships . Fifty-six children aged 7-12 were allocated to either the SibworkS program ( n=30 ) or waitlist control ( n=26 ) in alternating sequence . The primary outcome was siblings ' emotional and behavioral functioning . Additional outcomes were self-esteem , perceived social support , the sibling relationship and coping behaviors . Siblings were followed-up immediately after the intervention and at 3-months . Siblings participating in the SibworkS intervention were reported to have fewer emotional and behavioral difficulties than siblings in the control group immediately following the intervention and at the 3-month follow-up . Participation in SibworkS was associated with fewer emotional and behavioral difficulties for siblings . Implications for practice and future research include recommendations for improving program participation .
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Intervention_Educational
SibworkS group program
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Intervention_Educational
SibworkS
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Intervention_Educational
SibworkS program
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Intervention_Control
waitlist control
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Intervention_Educational
SibworkS
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Intervention_Educational
SibworkS
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Outcome_Mental
emotional and behavioral functioning .
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Outcome_Mental
self-esteem , perceived social support , the sibling relationship and coping behaviors .
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Outcome_Mental
emotional and behavioral difficulties
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Participant_Condition
special needs
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Participant_Age
children
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Participant_Condition
disability
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Participant_Condition
disabilities and chronic health conditions
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Participant_Sample-size
Fifty-six
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Participant_Age
aged 7-12