The social functioning of siblings of children with cancer: A multi-informant investigation

Abstract

Objective This study examined social functioning among siblings of children with cancer. Method A case-control design was applied to school-and home-based data from multiple informants (peers, teachers, mothers, and self). Social reputation and peer acceptance within the classroom was compared for 87 siblings (aged 8-16 years) and 256 demographically matched peers. Self-perceptions of peer relationships and parentreported social competence were examined among 67 siblings and 67 matched comparisons. Results Peer reports (N=1,633) indicated no differences between siblings and comparisons for social reputation, number of friendships, reciprocated friendships, or peer acceptance. Self-reported p..