Parental Perceptions: Religiosity and Sibling Relationships in Families Raising a Child with Diabetes

Authors

Caitlin Peterson (Herrman), Brigham Young University
Dr. Barbara Mandleco, Brigham Young University

Keywords

parental perceptions, religiosity, sibling relationships, children with disabilities

College

Nursing

Abstract

Raising a child with diabetes (CWD) impacts the whole family, since it is a disease requiring parental vigilance to ensure dietary/ medication compliance, and sibling understanding. Clearly, religion serves as an important resource to couples and families; however, it may also act as a resource for families who are raising a CWD. In fact, qualitative and empirical studies alike show religious practices and spiritual beliefs predict relational outcomes (Richards & Bergin, 1997).

Recommended Citation

Peterson (Herrman), Caitlin and Mandleco, Dr. Barbara (2013) "Parental Perceptions: Religiosity and Sibling Relationships in Families Raising a Child with Diabetes," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1673.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1673