| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 382 pages) : illustrations |
| 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. |
| Summary |
The goal of this book is to use a biopsychosocial conceptual framework to integrate findings and to guide the development of intervention efforts to enhance adaptation [of children with chronic illnesses and their families]. More specifically, the objectives are to delineate the following: (a) the types and frequencies of psychosocial adjustment problems demonstrated by children with chronic illness and their families; (b) the biomedical, psychological, and social-ecological processes associated with successful adaptation; (c) salient intervention targets; and (d) methods to enhance adaptation. |
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This book is intented to be of interest to social scientists and health care professionals who are involved in caring for children with chronic childhood illness. We envision this book as more than a reference tool for those studying the process of adaptation. Our goal is to have an impact on both science and practice by providing an integrating, biopsychosocial framework that will influence the formulation of research questions, intervention efforts, and public policy. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved) |
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Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| 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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Adaptation, Psychological.
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Child.
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Developmental Disabilities.
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Infant.
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| Added Author |
Gustafson, Kathryn E.
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| In: |
PsycBOOKS |
| Other Form: |
Original 1557983275 (DLC) 95042008 |
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