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Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 25, No. 3, 2000, pp. 147-149
© 2000 Society of Pediatric Psychology

Special Section: Peer Relationships

Commentary: Children With Pediatric Conditions: Can Peers' Impressions Be Managed? And What About Their Friends?

Annette M. La Greca, PhD and Karen J. Bearman, BS

University of Miami

All correspondence should be sent to Annette M. La Greca, Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 249229, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33124. E-mail: alagreca@miami.edu .

Having a chronic disease or life-threatening illness during childhood is a non-normative experience, and one that can substantially interfere with day-to-day functioning. Thus, it is no wonder that families, health professionals, and pediatric psychologists are concerned with normalizing children's social and emotional functioning, and enhancing children's adjustment when a chronic or life threatening disease is present.

One area of concern for children and adolescents with pediatric conditions is how their peer relations may be affected. Peer relations—primarily acceptance from one's peers and the support of close friends—are critical to youngsters' social and emotional functioning. Peer acceptance refers to the extent to which children are accepted by their peer group (i.e., classmates) and provides children with a sense of belonging or social inclusion. On the other hand, close friendships provide children with a sense of intimacy, companionship, and self-esteem (Furman & Robbins, 1985Go). For example, close friends provide a significant . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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