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Social support and social cognitive problem‐solving in children with newly diagnosed cancer
Author(s) -
Katz Ernest R.,
Varni James W.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(19930515)71:10+<3314::aid-cncr2820711729>3.0.co;2-1
Subject(s) - psychosocial , medicine , social skills , intervention (counseling) , social support , randomized controlled trial , cognition , social competence , clinical psychology , psychiatry , social change , psychotherapist , psychology , surgery , economics , economic growth
Children newly diagnosed with cancer have been documented to be at increased risk for difficulties in their return to school and ongoing positive social experiences. This article reviews the critical role of social support in helping children adjust to their illness and treatment. Social skills training for newly diagnosed children is presented as an important intervention strategy for increasing positive social interactions and overall psychosocial adjustment. A randomized, clinical research trial currently in progress that will evaluate the impact of social skills training on newly diagnosed children 5–13 years of age is delineated. The potentially positive impact of social skills training on the prevention of emotional problems and increased biologic survival are discussed.