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Chronically ill children. A psychologically and emotionally deviant population?

J B Tavormina, L S Kastner, P M Slater

    Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Chronically ill children, including those with diabetes and asthma, show normal psychosocial functioning. Their strengths and coping abilities generally outweigh any weaknesses, challenging stereotypes of psychopathology.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • A common stereotype suggests chronically ill children are prone to psychopathology.
    • Previous research has not consistently evaluated psychosocial functioning in diverse chronically ill pediatric populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To rigorously assess the psychosocial functioning of chronically ill children.
    • To test the hypothesis of increased vulnerability to psychopathology in this group.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a battery of standardized personality instruments.
    • Evaluated children with diverse chronic conditions: diabetes, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and hearing impairment.

    Main Results:

    • Results indicated normal psychosocial functioning across most measures, contradicting the psychopathology stereotype.

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  • Children demonstrated significant functional strengths and coping mechanisms.
  • While some exceptions were noted, overall adjustment was positive.

    • Conclusions:

    • Chronically ill children are not inherently vulnerable to psychopathology.
    • Psychosocial strengths and effective coping are prevalent in this population.
    • Stereotypes regarding the psychopathology of chronically ill children require re-evaluation.