Adult sibling relationships / Geoffrey L. Greif and Michael E. Woolley.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Greif, Geoffrey L. (Author)
Woolley, Michael E. (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, [2016]
Subjects:
Siblings.
Sibling rivalry.
Developmental psychology.
Adulthood > Psychological aspects.
Siblings > Death.
Physical Description:xiv, 310 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The world of adult siblings
  • Sibling relationships : studies from biology, history, culture, and research
  • Sibling relationships in middle to late adulthood : what's age got to do with it?
  • The perceived impact of parents on sibling relationships across the lifespan
  • When sibling relationships are in serious trouble
  • Adult sibling relationships with step- and half-siblings
  • When siblings cut off contact
  • Coping with the death of a sister (a twin) and other losses
  • Three brothers who get it right
  • Working with siblings when aging parents need care / Barbara Kane and Linda Hill
  • Dealing with adult siblings in an emergency health crisis / Anne Hahn
  • Therapy with sibling issues
  • Looking forward to fostering better sibling relationships.