Social consequences of children's pain: When do they encourage symptom maintenance?

被引:104
作者
Walker, LS [1 ]
Claar, RL [1 ]
Garber, J [1 ]
机构
[1] Vanderbilt Univ, Sch Med, Div Adolescent Med & Behav Sci, Nashville, TN 37232 USA
关键词
recurrent abdominal pain; social learning; secondary gain; perceived competence;
D O I
10.1093/jpepsy/27.8.689
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
Objective: To examine the influence of social factors (e.g., attention, relief from responsibility) and children's perceived competence on pediatric symptom maintenance. Methods: Participants were 151 pediatric patients (ages 8-18) with recurrent abdominal pain. They were interviewed at a clinic visit and again 2 weeks later. The Social Consequences of Pain questionnaire assessed four types of social consequences: positive attention, negative attention, activity restriction, and privileges. Results: Two types of social consequences (positive attention and activity restriction) predicted greater symptom maintenance, but this effect was moderated by children's perceived self-worth and academic competence. To the extent that children rated their self-worth and academic competence as low, the impact of social factors on symptom maintenance was stronger. Conclusions: Children's success in their normal social roles may affect the extent to which they identify with the sick role and find it a rewarding alternative to other social roles.
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页码:689 / 698
页数:10
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