Journal of Pediatric Psychology 17(3) pp. 261-275, 1992
© 1992 Society of Pediatric Psychology
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Adjustment to Chronic Disease in Relation to Age and Gender: Mothers' and Fathers' Reports of Their Childrens' Behavior
University of Exeter, England
1All correspondence should be addressed to Christine Eiser, Department of Psychology, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QG, England
Investigated age and gender differences in adjustment to chronic disease in children suffering from one of five conditions: diabetes, asthma, cardiac disease, epilepsy, and leukemia. Ratings of adjustment and disease-related restrictions were obtained separately from mothers and fathers. Factor analysis of the adjustment scale yielded 6 subscales which differentiated between children in terms of age and disease type, and to a lesser extent, gender. Mothers' and fathers' ratings of adjustment and restrictions were comparable, though fathers made less differentiation on the basis of disease or age. For both parents, perceived restrictions of the disease were associated with poorer adjustment in the child, and this was particularly reflected on indices of peer relations and work.
Key words: chronic disease; adjustment; behavioral problems; parenting.
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