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<p><p>Until recently, much of the literature on stress and coping in children was based primarily on conceptual and theoretical models developed for adults. Researchers now recognize the importance of assessing children's responses within a developmental context. This volume, the first in a new series sponsored by the Society of Pediatric Psychology, presents an in-depth examination of current research on pediatric stress and coping and its implications for clinical practice. <br>With contributions from experts at the forefront of pediatric and child health psychology, the volume is divided into three sections. The first two focus on various aspects of research, while the third discusses clinical applications. Each section opens with an in-depth introduction by the editors. <br>Part I, addressing conceptual, developmental, and methodological issues, also covers the role of temperament in understanding coping with pediatric conditions; psychophysiological aspects of stress; and the relevance of taking into account contextual factors in children's coping responses. Part II focuses on the coping responses of both children and their families faced with either specific medical stressors

Author

Annette M. La Greca; Lawrence J. Siegel; Jan L. Wallander; C. Eugene Walker

Publisher

The Guilford Press

Published

1992

Language

EN

ISBN

9780898621129

Subjects

Medical, Psychology, Medicine