Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cognitive Development During Adolescence01:18

Cognitive Development During Adolescence

491
During adolescence, individuals experience significant cognitive development that enhances their understanding of others' emotions and thoughts, known as cognitive empathy. This period is marked by an increased ability to adapt to others' perspectives and a more nuanced understanding of others' mental states, a skill that is foundational for social problem-solving and conflict avoidance. The development of cognitive empathy relies heavily on the theory of mind — the...
491
Coping Strategies: Problem Focused01:27

Coping Strategies: Problem Focused

413
Coping strategies are methods people use to manage, tolerate, or reduce the effects of stressors. These strategies involve both behavioral and psychological actions to handle stressful situations. One common approach is problem-focused coping, which aims to change or eliminate the source of stress rather than merely addressing its consequences. This method involves taking direct action to resolve the issue causing stress.
For example, consider a student who struggles to understand their...
413
Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adolescence01:17

Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adolescence

1.1K
Erik Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development, "identity versus role confusion," is crucial during adolescence (ages 12 to 18). In this stage, adolescents face the developmental task of forging a distinct personal identity, a process influenced by social, psychological, and biological changes typical of this period. Adolescents naturally explore different roles, behaviors, and ideologies as they navigate complex questions of self-concept, asking, "Who am I?" and "What is my place in...
1.1K
Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused01:20

Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused

430
Emotion-focused coping refers to a set of strategies aimed at managing the emotional impact of stressors, rather than directly addressing their causes. This approach involves altering one's emotional response to stressful situations to reduce their psychological effects. For example, individuals might talk with a friend or engage in activities like journaling to express their feelings. Such actions can help achieve emotional clarity or release, providing the psychological stability needed...
430
Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification03:00

Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification

5.7K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
5.7K
Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping02:05

Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping

43.5K
People can go to great lengths to protect their self-image and present themselves in ways that they want others to see them. Sociologist Erving Goffman presented the idea that a person is like an actor on a stage. Calling his theory dramaturgy, Goffman believed that we use “impression management” to present ourselves to others as we hope to be perceived. Each situation is a new scene, and individuals perform different roles depending on who is present (Goffman, 1959). Think about...
43.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Feasibility and acceptability of "LiCPain" pilot randomised controlled trial of continuous subcutaneous infusion of lidocaine or placebo for people with neuropathic cancer pain: a qualitative study of patient and carer perceptions and experiences.

BMC palliative care·2026
Same author

Comprehensive Symptom Assessment of Patients With End-Stage Heart Failure Referred to Palliative Care.

Heart, lung & circulation·2025
Same author

Lidocaine for Neuropathic Cancer Pain (LiCPain): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of pain and symptom management·2025
Same author

Strategies to prepare hospice providers to interact with adolescents with a parent in hospice.

Palliative & supportive care·2025
Same author

Palliative and supportive care in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a qualitative study on attitudes and perceptions of health professionals.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2025
Same author

Response to Whiting et al. (2025), "Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration® in School-Based Practice: A Call to Action".

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 14, 2026

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.3K

Adolescent Coping and Communication Scale (ACCS).

Denice Sheehan1, Pam Stephenson2, Kristen DeBois3

  • 1Denice Sheehan, PhD, RN, FPCN , is professor emerita, College of Nursing, Kent State University, Kent, OH.

Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing : JHPN : the Official Journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
|October 27, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A new Adolescent Coping and Communication Scale (ACCS) helps measure needs for adolescents with a parent in hospice care. This tool supports healthcare professionals in providing timely assistance during end-of-life care.

Keywords:
adolescents/youthhospicepalliative careparental deathqualitative methodsyoung adults

More Related Videos

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure
07:56

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

Published on: September 19, 2019

10.6K
A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents
06:15

A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

Published on: July 10, 2017

13.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 14, 2026

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.3K
Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure
07:56

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

Published on: September 19, 2019

10.6K
A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents
06:15

A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

Published on: July 10, 2017

13.4K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Healthcare Research
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Adolescents with a parent in hospice face unique coping and communication challenges.
  • Existing tools may not adequately address the specific needs of this population.
  • Effective support requires understanding adolescent perspectives during end-of-life care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Adolescent Coping and Communication Scale (ACCS).
  • To assess the reliability and validity of the ACCS using cognitive interviewing.
  • To create a tool for real-time monitoring of adolescent needs in hospice settings.

Main Methods:

  • Cognitive interviewing methodology was employed.
  • A 15-question scale using a 5-point Likert scale was constructed.
  • The scale was designed for electronic or paper format, taking under 10 minutes to complete.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents highlighted the need for a consistent point person on hospice teams.
  • The ACCS was developed as a concise tool to monitor coping and communication.
  • The scale is suitable for clinical screening by healthcare professionals.

Conclusions:

  • The ACCS can assist healthcare professionals in supporting adolescents during a parent's end-of-life care.
  • Findings can inform the development of targeted interventions for adolescents.
  • Further research is recommended to evaluate the psychometric properties and applicability in diverse populations.