Conception of wellness in families with a diabetic child.
J Health Psychol
; 8(5): 573-86, 2003 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-19177718
ABSTRACT
Focusing on wellness and adopting perspectives from positive and perceptual psychology, perceptions about health and illness were studied in 55 families with diabetic children, their siblings (8-17 years old) and mothers. Individual interviews were conducted on definitions of wellness, rationale for children's self-evaluation of wellness, consequences of wellness and definition of diabetes. Content analysis revealed that respondents have a comprehensive definition of wellness focusing on adaptation and performance. Significant role-specific differences emerged. Mothers' perceptions reflected their role in caregiving and socializing children. Children emphasized school performance and absence of health problems. Siblings focused on harmonious relationships. In accordance with the perspective of positive psychology, adults' as well as children's perceptions are congruent with the pursuit of wellness despite chronic illness.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Adaptación Psicológica
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Conductas Relacionadas con la Salud
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Actitud Frente a la Salud
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Familia
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Promoción de la Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Health Psychol
Asunto de la revista:
PSICOLOGIA
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá