The Effect of Having a Sibling Diagnosed with Cancer on the Perception of Family: Projective Evaluation of Healthy Siblings’ Pictures

Authors : Songül AŞIK, Oya Sevcan ORAK

Pages : 14-25

Doi:10.38108/ouhcd.1030375

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Publication Date : 2023-04-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the family perception through a psychological drawing test in healthy children with siblings diagnosed with cancer. Methods: This descriptive study, using qualitative data collection and evaluation methods, was conducted on 20 healthy children whose siblings were diagnosed with cancer and who were treated in the pediatric clinics of a university hospital in Turkey. Data were gathered with Descriptive Characteristics of Family Members Form, Kinetic Family Drawing Test and Semi-Structured Interview Form. Results: In most of the paintings, the mother was the first to be drawn as the most cherished and desired family member. The energy of the movement was negative in most of the drawings. According to projective analysis, the majority of healthy siblings had a perception of isolation in the family. Conclusion: Healthy children having siblings diagnosed as cancer were found to have negative family perceptions. They had negative perceptions, especially about their position/role in the family.
Keywords : çocukluk çağı kanseri, sağlıklı kardeşler, aile algısı, hemşirelik, aile çizimi