Factors Affecting Social Adjustment of Childhood Cancer Survivors.
- Author:
Su Mi OH
1
;
Hye Jung LEE
;
Gwang Suk KIM
;
Kyung Duk PARK
Author Information
1. Pediatric Cancer Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. ohsum86@naver.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Childhood;
Neoplasm;
Survivors;
Social adjustment
- MeSH:
Depression;
Humans;
Mental Competency;
Parents;
Social Adjustment;
Survivors
- From:Child Health Nursing Research
2013;19(3):238-245
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purposes of this study were to assess social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors and to identify factors affecting social adjustment. METHODS: Data were collected from 79 childhood cancer survivors and his/her parents. The survey consisted of questions related to characteristics, physical functioning, depression, self-esteem and coping strategies. The Social Competence Inventory was used to measure social adjustment in the children. RESULTS: The level of social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors was 83.5 out of a possible 155. Physical functioning, depression, self-esteem, and aggressive or proactive coping strategies were associated with social adjustment. Only physical functioning independently affected social adjustment. CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that there are several factors influencing social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors, and therefore there is a need for programs that deal with all aspects of children's physical as well as emotional health in order to enhance their social adjustment.
