Research

Current Research

We will include here any current research related to sibling/family issues, with the aim of increasing communication between researchers. We invite researchers to submit a small blurb about their research (and contact details) for this section.

Please let us know if you would like your work to be highlighted here.

Swinburne University Young Adult Sibling Project
Project Title: The impact of adolescent mental illness on younger adolescent siblings – A retrospective study
Investigators: Mrs Melanie Hill and Dr Roslyn Galligan. Details via document in right hand column.

Melbourne University Sibs' Growth Project
Project Title: Sibs’ Growth: Coping and Growth among Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Investigators: Miss Wan Hua Sim and Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg; University of Melbourne
More information is available through download in the right column

Canadian Adult Sibling Project
Researchers at Queens University in Ontario, Canada are conducting a study looking at the effect that sibling relationships, family characteristics, and supports have on the well-being and mental health of adults who have a sibling with a developmental disability. More info in right column.