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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 11(2) pp. 147-161, 1986
© 1986 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Health Promotion and Problem Prevention in Pediatric Psychology: An Overview1

Michael C. Roberts2

The University of Alabama

2All correspondence should be addressed to Michael C. Roberts, Department of Psychology, Box 2968, The University of Alabama, University, Alabama 35486

This paper provides an overview to the special issue of the Journal on health promotion and problem prevention in pediatric psychology. Key terms are defined and critical concepts outlined for topics of active versus passive intervention, individual versus population approaches, developmental perspectives, preventive medicine, and motivating behavior change. Information resources are noted.

Key words: health promotion; prevention; disease; injury.


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