Maternal correlates of self-esteem and overall adjustment in children with birth defects
| Autor: | Daniel B. Fishman, Claire A. Fishman |
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| Rok vydání: | 1971 |
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Adolescent media_common.quotation_subject Emotions Congenital Abnormalities Developmental psychology Child Development Cognition Surveys and Questionnaires Adaptation Psychological Interview Psychological Developmental and Educational Psychology Humans Open communication Child media_common Communication Self-esteem Achievement Mother-Child Relations Self Concept Test (assessment) Psychiatry and Mental health Attitude Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Early adolescents Female Psychology Attitude to Health |
| Zdroj: | Child Psychiatry and Human Development. 1:255-265 |
| ISSN: | 1573-3327 0009-398X |
| Popis: | The present study was designed to test hypotheses relating eight maternal attitudes and behaviors to the self-esteem and overall adjustment of children with birth defects. To test these hypotheses, 35 pre- and early adolescent children with birth defects and their mothers were each independently assessed, by means of questionnaires and systematic, quantitative ratings of semistructured interviews. The results generally support the hypotheses for five of the maternal variables: (a) active “cognitive confrontation” of the child's defect at the time of its discovery; (b) open communication with the child about his defect and related issues; (c) liking and respect for the child; (d) a positive accepting outlook towards the child's future; and (e) encouragement of the child's independence and achievement. |
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