Journal of Pediatric Psychology 16(3) pp. 307-326, 1991
© 1991 Society of Pediatric Psychology
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Peer Relationships and Adjustment in Children with Cancer1
Michigan Stale University, Wayne Stale University, University of Maine, Arizona State University, Michigan State University
2All correspondence should be sent to Robert B. Noll, who is now at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Elland and Bethesda Avenues, Cincinnati, Ohio 49229–2899.
Evaluated the psychosocial adaptations of children with cancer (n=24, ages 8–18) as compared with same classroom controls on indices of (a) peer- and self-perceptions of sociability, aggression, and social isolation; (b) overall popularity; (c) mutual friendships; (d) feelings of loneliness; and (e) self-concept in multiple domains. Although the peer report data showed that children with cancer had a social reputation as significantly more socially isolated, no significant differences were found for their popularity, number of mutual friends, loneliness, or self-worth. Findings suggest that children with cancer have a reputation as more socially isolated, but differences were not found on measures of acceptance by peers, self-concept, or loneliness.
Key words: cancer; peer relationships; adjustment; self-concept.
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