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Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 25, No. 7, 2000, pp. 463-470
© 2000 Society of Pediatric Psychology

Journal of Pediatric Psychology: A Brief History (1969-1999)

Anne E. Kazak, PhD

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

All correspondence should be sent to: Anne E. Kazak, Director, Department of Psychology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 4th Floor Wood Center, 34th and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-4399. E-mail: kazak@email.chop.edu .


   Introduction
 
The Journal of Pediatric Psychology (JPP) marks its 25th anniversary this year (2000). Although this year's volume number is 25, its predecessor, the newsletter Pediatric Psychology, dates from 1969. This achievement in publishing, sponsored by and in close partnership with the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP, now Division 54 of the American Psychological Association) warrants reflection on the history of the journal, from its early inception to its current level of acceptance and maturity. The SPP was founded in 1969 by Logan Wright, Lee Salk, and Dorothea Ross, just over thirty years ago. Although pediatric psychology is a relatively new subspecialty, the field has achieved a clear position within psychology more broadly and across health care environments. The journal has mastered all its major developmental milestones along the way. Challenging stages were evident and overcome, always with the developmentally appropriate support of a caring parent, the SPP.

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   A Timeline of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology
 

   Has the Journal of Pediatric Psychology Achieved "Maturity?"
 

   Conclusions
 

   Acknowledgments
 

   References
 

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