Can a childhood illness perceived as attention-seeking lead to adult sibling conflict?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18632528
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Abstract

Chronic childhood illnesses can impact sibling dynamics, potentially leading to adult conflicts, exacerbated by perceptions of unequal attention and unresolved feelings from childhood.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Family Support in Illness Family Dynamics and Relationships Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN