Factors Affecting Social Adjustment of Childhood Cancer Survivors
Child Health Nursing Research
; : 238-245, 2013.
Article
em Ko
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-59937
Biblioteca responsável:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purposes of this study were to assess social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors and to identify factors affecting social adjustment. METHODS: Data were collected from 79 childhood cancer survivors and his/her parents. The survey consisted of questions related to characteristics, physical functioning, depression, self-esteem and coping strategies. The Social Competence Inventory was used to measure social adjustment in the children. RESULTS: The level of social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors was 83.5 out of a possible 155. Physical functioning, depression, self-esteem, and aggressive or proactive coping strategies were associated with social adjustment. Only physical functioning independently affected social adjustment. CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that there are several factors influencing social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors, and therefore there is a need for programs that deal with all aspects of children's physical as well as emotional health in order to enhance their social adjustment.
Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Índice:
WPRIM
Assunto principal:
Pais
/
Ajustamento Social
/
Competência Mental
/
Sobreviventes
/
Depressão
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Child Health Nursing Research
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article