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Distinctions between subgroups of asthmatic children: Parental reactions to experimental separation

K Purcell1

  • 1Departament of Psychology, University of Denver, 80210, Denver, Colorado.

Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
|November 8, 2013
PubMed

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Parental emotional reactions during separation significantly correlate with asthma improvement in children. Parents showing more distress and anxiety had children with better asthma outcomes during separation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma in children is influenced by various factors, including behavioral and environmental stressors.
  • Parental psychological responses can impact child health outcomes, particularly in chronic conditions like asthma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between parental emotional reactions during experimental separation and asthma symptom improvement in children.
  • To differentiate parental responses based on the perceived relevance of behavioral factors to childhood asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of two groups of asthmatic children: those with behaviorally relevant factors and those without.
  • Standardized interviews coded for parental emotional responses during child separation.
  • Psychological testing to assess parental and child group differences.

Main Results:

  • Children whose parents exhibited higher levels of distress (e.g., anxiety, missing child) showed significant asthma improvement during separation.
  • Parents of children with asthma improvement scored higher on scales related to emotional concern and distress.
  • Interview data provided clearer distinctions between parental groups than psychological test data.

Conclusions:

  • Heightened parental emotional engagement and distress during separation are associated with improved asthma control in children.
  • Parental psychological state may play a significant role in the manifestation and management of childhood asthma.
  • Further research into the psychosomatic aspects of childhood asthma is warranted.

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