Reflections and perspectives on pediatric psychology: editor's vale dictum

Reviews major activities of the Editor and changes in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology (JPP) for issues published in 1993 through 1997. Significant trends and accomplishments are reviewed, including the increased use of Special Issues and Special Sections to highlight current pediatric psychological research. Articles published during the term are analyzed in terms of article type and population type. Comparisons are made to earlier trends in JPP publications, as reported by Roberts (1992).