Coping strategies in normal adult male and normal female siblings having intellectually disabled brother/sister

Pages: 1900-1902
Pooja Malviya (P.G.T.D., Department of Psychology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra)

The present study aimed to examine the use of coping strategies in stressful life circumstances by the adult male and female siblings having Intellectually Disabled Retarded Brother/Sister. Data were collected from a sample of 40 adult males and 40 adult females having intellectually disabled retarded brother/sister from Nagpur. The Coping Responses Inventory by Moss was used. The obtained data were analysed with the help of inferential statistics i.e. Mean, SD, and t. The obtained result revealed that adult male (brothers) used Logical Analysis, Positive Reappraisal more frequently than adult female (sister), and adult female (sister) use Cognitive Avoidance, Acceptance or Resignation, Seeking Alternative Rewards and Emotional Discharge more frequently than adult male (brothers).