Sibling relations from the family therapy perspective--support, attachment, rivalry and envy

In family therapy, during the last years more and more importance is attached to the dynamics of the sibling subsystem. In the present paper differences between them as well as similarities are discussed from the point of view of family theory. Relevant dimensions like support, attachment, rivalry a...

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Published inPraxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie Vol. 50; no. 6; p. 440
Main Author Cierpka, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.07.2001
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Divorce - psychology
Family Relations
Family Therapy
Female
Humans
Jealousy
Male
Object Attachment
Personality Development
Sibling Relations
Social Support
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Summary:In family therapy, during the last years more and more importance is attached to the dynamics of the sibling subsystem. In the present paper differences between them as well as similarities are discussed from the point of view of family theory. Relevant dimensions like support, attachment, rivalry and envy between brothers and sisters contribute essentially to the family dynamics. In this clinically orientated paper, we describe by means of a case example how the couple's conflicts after their separation is unconsciously repeated in the sibling subsystem. It is shown how the intergenerational dynamics can be interrupted by the initiative of the children and the initiated family therapy.
ISSN:0032-7034