| Description |
xii, 382 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Sect. I. Impact of Chronic Childhood Illness. Ch. 1. Epidemiology and Classification. Ch. 2. Psychological Adjustment. Ch. 3. Correlates of Psychological Adjustment. Ch. 4. Social Adjustment, Peer Relationships, and School Performance. Ch. 5. Models of Adaptation. Ch. 6. Psychological Adjustment of Parents and Siblings -- Sect. II. Developmental Changes. Ch. 7. Developmental Changes in Conceptualizations of Health, Illness, Pain, and Death. Ch. 8. Developmental Changes in Cognitive Processes. Ch. 9. Developmental Changes in Coping -- Sect. III. Enhancing Adaptation. Ch. 10. Intervention Goals and Processes. Ch. 11. Adherence. Ch. 12. Pain Management -- Sect. IV. Goals for Public Policy and Research. Ch. 13. Policy Implications. Ch. 14. Conclusion and Future Research Goals. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-351) and indexes. |
| Subject |
Chronic diseases in children -- Psychological aspects.
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Adjustment (Psychology) in children.
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Developmentally disabled children -- Psychology.
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Chronic Disease.
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Infant.
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Child.
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Adaptation, Psychological.
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Developmental Disabilities.
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| Indexed Term |
Children Psychology |
| Added Author |
Gustafson, Kathryn E.
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| ISBN |
1557983275 (acid-free paper) |
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