Effectiveness of Psycho-Educational Intervention in Improving Adjustment among Siblings of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

By : Asha Sonawane, Mrinalini Purandare

Page No: 115-125

Abstract
The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of psycho-educational interventions among siblings of children with intellectual disabilities in improving adjustment. A purposive sample of 40 participants i.e., siblings of CWID (20 Experimental; 20 Controls) were selected for the study. The age range was from 10-25 years, mostly female, and undergraduates. After obtaining informed, and written consent from the sibling/guardians, data was collected in Hindi and Marathi using an assessment tool Sibling Inventory of Behaviour (SIB-28) Schaefer and Edgerton, 1981). Fifteen sessions were held for psycho-educational intervention. Post-test data collection was done after 20 weeks. Descriptive statistics and, t-test were used to assess the impact of psycho-educational intervention on improving adjustment in siblings of CWID. The results showed significant improvement in empathy, acceptance, and kindness; also there was significant dwindling of anger and unkindness. The psycho-educational intervention was well received by the participants and had a positive effect on improving adjustment amongst siblings of CWID.

Authors:
Ms. Asha Sonawane, Department of Psychology, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.
Dr. Mrinalini Purandare, Department of Psychology, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2025.20.01.11