Psychosocial Adjustment of Children with Short Stature (Achondroplasia): Social Competence, Behavior Problems, Self-Esteem, Family Functioning, Body Image, and Reaction to Frustrations.

Csapo, Marg

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ERIC Number: EJ431326

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Publication Date: 1991

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Psychosocial Adjustment of Children with Short Stature (Achondroplasia): Social Competence, Behavior Problems, Self-Esteem, Family Functioning, Body Image, and Reaction to Frustrations.

Csapo, Marg

Behavioral Disorders, v16 n3 p219-24 May 1991

This evaluation of 16 children (ages 7-12) with achondroplasia from Transkei, Hungary, and Nigeria found that, compared to controls, subjects had more behavior problems and less self-esteem. Subjects were socially withdrawn, internalized emotional problems, had lower academic performance, found less adaptive solutions to frustration, and faced parental protectiveness and rejection. (JDD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Problems, Body Height, Body Image, Coping, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Competence, Psychological Characteristics, Self Esteem, Social Adjustment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Hungary; Nigeria; South Africa

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