Young adolescent cancer survivors and their parents: adjustment, learning problems and gender.
This study investigated adjustment in 10–15-year-old long-term survivors of childhood cancer and their parents (N = 59) at two points 1 year apart. Behavioral concerns, parental distress, anxiety, hopelessness, social support, and family functioning were assessed. Gender and the presence of learnin...
| Published in: | Journal of Family Psychology Vol. 8; pp. 74 - 85 |
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American Psychological Association
March 1994
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