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Family System and Chronic Disease in Childhood and Adolescence
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Family System and Chronic Disease in Childhood and Adolescence

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Mental Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 July 2024) | Viewed by 4507

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Laura Lacomba-Trejo

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Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain
Interests: health psychology; child and adolescent psychology; chronic disease
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Dr. Francisco González Sala

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Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain
Interests: child and adolescent psychology; family; children at risk
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Dr. María José Cantero

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Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Interests: children health; development research; attachment theory; educational psychology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The entire family system can be affected by the presence of a chronic disease in one of its members, even more so if we are talking about children. Children and adolescents with chronic diseases face great challenges in their daily lives, challenges stemming not only from their own developmental stage but also from those related to the disease.

Psychological adaptation to these stages may be significantly influenced by disease. However, the presence of a family system that effectively and cohesively addresses stressful situations can be of great assistance. In this Special Issue, our goal is to compile the latest literature on health psychology in the field of child and adolescent health.

We welcome papers that focus on either children or adolescents, as well as those that consider both age groups and their primary caregivers. Additionally, we acknowledge the importance of contextual factors. Therefore, we encourage papers that not only address the pediatric population but also consider other influential figures such as teachers, doctors, or nurses, among others.

We invite the submission of scientific articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or action protocols that center on the psychology of child and adolescent health. Topics may include the relevance of various social agents for the physical and emotional health of chronically ill adolescents, as well as interventions currently underway in this field.

We express our gratitude in advance for your contribution to our Special Issue.

Dr. Laura Lacomba-Trejo
Dr. Francisco González Sala
Dr. María José Cantero
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Children is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • family
  • health psychology
  • child health
  • pediatrics
  • adolescent health
  • coping

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Associations among COVID-19 Family Stress, Family Functioning, and Child Health-Related Quality of Life through Lifestyle Behaviors in Children
by Kay W. Kim, Jan L. Wallander and Deborah Wiebe
Children 2024, 11(4), 483; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11040483 - 18 Apr 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lasting effects on children, necessitating a thorough understanding of its impact for effective recovery planning. This study investigated the associations among COVID-19 family stress, family functioning, children’s lifestyle behaviors (i.e., healthy food intake, unhealthy food intake, physical [...] Read more.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lasting effects on children, necessitating a thorough understanding of its impact for effective recovery planning. This study investigated the associations among COVID-19 family stress, family functioning, children’s lifestyle behaviors (i.e., healthy food intake, unhealthy food intake, physical activity, and screen time), and their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Data from a 2022 survey of parents with children aged 5 to 12 (mean age of boys: 8.36, mean age of girls: 7.76) in the United States through the online Prolific platform were analyzed using path analysis and gender-based multi-group analysis. The results showed an inverse relationship between family stressors and functioning (β = −0.39, p < 0.05). COVID-19 family stress was negatively related to child physical HRQOL (β = −0.20, p < 0.05) but not psychosocial HRQOL. Family functioning showed a positive relation with child healthy food intake (β = 0.26, p < 0.05) and a negative relation with unhealthy diet consumption (β = −0.27, p < 0.05), while no significant associations were found with child physical activity and screen time. Family functioning was indirectly associated with both types of HRQOL through the child’s eating patterns. These relationships were more pronounced for girls. The findings point to a complex interplay between family stress and functioning, dietary habits, and the HRQOL of children during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly concerning girls’ food intake and well-being. Full article
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Impact of the Patient–Doctor Relationship on Treatment Outcomes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
by Cristina Stefanescu, Denisa Boroi, Claudia Iuliana Iacob, Victorița Stefanescu and Aurel Nechita
Children 2024, 11(9), 1041; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11091041 - 26 Aug 2024
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(1) Background: Despite the recognized importance of the patient–doctor relationship (PDR) for pediatric diabetes management, the literature presents diverse and emerging findings regarding its impact on treatment outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). (2) Methods: Using a meta-analytic approach, a comprehensive [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Despite the recognized importance of the patient–doctor relationship (PDR) for pediatric diabetes management, the literature presents diverse and emerging findings regarding its impact on treatment outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). (2) Methods: Using a meta-analytic approach, a comprehensive search for relevant studies was conducted across major databases, from the earliest study to June 2024. Inclusion criteria were studies on PDR and T1D outcomes in underaged individuals, providing quantitative results. (3) Results: Fifteen reports were included, showing a small but significant overall effect size (r = 0.165, p < 0.05) of PDR on T1D outcomes. Moderator analyses revealed significant associations from elements of PDR, duration of diagnosis, outcome assessment methods, information reporters, and being Caucasian. Demographic variables like gender, age, not being Caucasian, and caregiver’s marital status did not significantly impact the association. Specific elements of PDR, such as clinician’s objectives, communication, partnership, respect, and supportive care, showed significant positive effect sizes, while telecommunication did not. (4) Conclusions: A strong PDR is essential for managing diabetes in children, particularly in the early years of diagnosis. Future studies should use quantitative designs and include diverse demographics to better understand PDR’s connection to T1D outcomes. Full article
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