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La Qualité Des Relations Fraternelles Chez Des Jeunes Ayant Connu ou Non Une Transition Familiale

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
January 2002

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Cet article présente les résultats d'une recherche dont l'objectif est d'examiner la qualité des relations entre les enfants d'une même famille selon qu'ils ont vécu ou non une transition familiale, telle la séparation ou le divorce des parents ou le placement en milieu substitut. La qualité des relations est mesurée selon 4 dimensions distinctes, soit: chaleur/proximité, conflit, statut relatif/pouvoir et favoritisme (Furman & Buhrmester, 1985). L'échantillon est composé de 3 groupes d'enfants (N = 158) dont l'âgé se situe entre 8 et 12 ans: enfants qui vivent à l'intérieur d'une famille intacte (n = 101), enfants ayant connu la séparation de leurs parents (n = 35) et enfants qui vivent en milieu substitut (n = 22). Les résultats montrent des différences significatives entre les 3 groupes sur les dimensions de chaleur/proximité, conflit et statut relatif/pouvoir. Pour les dimensions conflit et pouvoir, on observe que les enfants qui ont connu des transitions présentent des patrons de réponses différents de ceux appartenant au groupe sans transition. Quant à la dimension de chaleur, la différence significative observée entre les groupes apparaît difficile à expliquer. Il ressort de ces résultats l'importance de prendre en considération les liens entre frère et sœur en contexte de transition familiale.

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In this study, similarities and differences in sibling relationships between children who have experienced family transitions and those who have not are examined. Comparisons are made between children who live in intact families, those whose parents have separated, and those who live in substitute care regarding the quality of their relationships with one of their siblings. More specifically, 4 dimensions describing the quality of sibling relationships are compared: Warmth/Closeness, Conflict, Relative Status/Power, and Rivalry (Furman & Buhrmester, 1985). The sample is made up of 3 groups of children (N = 158) aged between 8 and 12 years old: children living in intact families (n = 101), children who have experienced parental separation (n = 35), and children living in substitute care (n = 22). Results indicate differences on dimensions of Warmth/Closeness, Conflict, and Relative Status/Power. Different patterns of responses between the children who have experienced family transitions and those who have not are observed for the dimensions of Conflict and Power. The significant difference observed between the groups for the dimension of Warmth appears difficult to explain. Discussion of these results emphazises the importance of the relationship between brothers and sisters experiencing family transition.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 21Number S4January 2002
Pages: 131 - 151

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Version of record online: 12 Mai 2009

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Marie Simard
Madeleine Beaudry
Sylvie Drapeau
France Nadeau
Cécile Charbonneau

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