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This research examines the applicability of the Theory of Planned Behavior in
predicting supportive behaviors by parents and adult siblings of immediate
relatives with intellectual disability. Participants were 67 parents and 63
siblings whose immediate relatives with intellectual disability resided in two
institutional care facilities. Three aspects of supportive assistance behavior
were evaluated: home visits, visits to the institution, and the relationship with
the caregiving staff. Findings indicated that subjective norms held by siblings
and parents predicted the frequency of home visits. Perceived behavioral control
predicted the frequency of contact between siblings and staff. Thus, the
applicability of the theory with respect to supportive behavior by the parents
and siblings of immediate relatives with intellectual disability was partly
substantiated by our findings. The findings are discussed with respect to the
applicability of Theory of Planned Behavior.

Langue : ANGLAIS