The Effect of Mother-Child Separation on the Behavior of Children Experiencing a Diagnostic Medical Procedure.

Gross, Alan M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ292933

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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The Effect of Mother-Child Separation on the Behavior of Children Experiencing a Diagnostic Medical Procedure.

Gross, Alan M.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v51 n5 p783-85 Oct 1983

Observed children in two age groups having a blood sample drawn with their mothers present and while their mothers remained in the waiting room. Observations revealed that younger children exhibited more resistance regardless of experimental condition. Children in both age groups displayed more crying when their mothers were present. (LLL)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior, Children, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Personnel, Medical Services, Mothers, Patients, Pediatrics, Separation Anxiety

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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