“It's Hard to Feel Like Someone's Sibling When You Were Their Pseudo-Parent”: A Grounded Theory on Adult Sibling Relationships After Parentification
The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families
Published online on April 27, 2026
Abstract
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Assuming parental responsibilities during childhood, typically out of need due to complex life circumstances, is often referred to as parentification in family studies. Although this phenomenon serves a function for families as they navigate unexpected or ...
Assuming parental responsibilities during childhood, typically out of need due to complex life circumstances, is often referred to as parentification in family studies. Although this phenomenon serves a function for families as they navigate unexpected or ...