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Yuko Okado1, Alanna Long2, Sean Phipps2
1Department of Psychology, California State University, Fullerton, California, USA.
Objective:
To identify and predict resilient functioning over time among youths with pediatric cancer experience (YPCE).
Design:
YPCE aged 8-17 years (N = 231) were followed prospectively for 3 years. Their psychosocial adjustment was assessed using self-report and parent-report at 1 year (T2) and 3 years (T3) post-baseline.
Methods:
Latent profile analysis identified subgroups of YPCE with different patterns of adjustment over time. Self-reported factors from baseline and T2 were examined as predictors of subgroup membership.
Findings:
Three subgroups of youths were found. Two exhibited average (52.5% of the sample) to better-than-average (41.3%) functioning. One subgroup (6.2%) exhibited subclinical but at-risk range of adjustment. Low optimism and low connectedness to parents and school predicted membership in this group.
Conclusions:
Most YPCE exhibit resilient functioning across time. However, approximately 6% report persistent maladjustment.
Implications:
Most YPCE are well-adjusted, but those with low optimism and poor connection to parents or school may require monitoring for psychosocial difficulties.
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