African American Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease: Support Groups and Psychological Well-Being.

Gardner, Marilyn M.; Telfair, Joseph

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ERIC Number: EJ590663

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Publication Date: 1999

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African American Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease: Support Groups and Psychological Well-Being.

Gardner, Marilyn M.; Telfair, Joseph

Journal of Black Psychology, v25 n3 p378-90 Aug 1999

Studied the impact of support groups on the psychological well-being of adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD). Response of 79 adolescent SCD group members show that psychological well-being was best predicted by fewer physical symptoms and greater satisfaction with the group. Findings suggest the beneficial effects of SCD support groups. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Blacks, Coping, Group Membership, Mental Health, Models, Pain, Psychological Patterns, Sickle Cell Anemia, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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