Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Comparison Peers: The Influence of Peer Factors on Later Externalizing Behavior in Emerging Adulthood

被引:14
作者
Thompson, Amanda L. [1 ,2 ]
Gerhardt, Cynthia A. [1 ,2 ]
Miller, Kimberly S. [1 ,2 ]
Vannatta, Kathryn [1 ,2 ]
Noll, Robert B. [3 ]
机构
[1] Nationwide Childrens Hosp, Res Inst, Ctr Biobehav Hlth, Columbus, OH 43205 USA
[2] Ohio State Univ, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
[3] Childrens Hosp Pittsburgh, Child Dev Unit, Pittsburgh, PA USA
关键词
cancer; externalizing behavior; peer relationships; substance use; ADOLESCENT SURVIVORS; SUBSTANCE USE; HEALTH; PREDICTORS; REPUTATION; CHILDREN; ADJUSTMENT; ADAPTATION; COMPETENCE; MIDDLE;
D O I
10.1093/jpepsy/jsp019
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
ObjectiveTo examine group differences and predictors of externalizing behavior and substance use during the transition to emerging adulthood (i.e., ages 1825) among survivors of childhood cancer and comparison peers.MethodsPeer acceptance and social behavior were assessed in classrooms of 55 children (ages 815) during cancer treatment. Children with cancer, comparison peers (n60), and parents completed measures of externalizing behavior and/or substance use during an initial home visit and soon after participants turned 18. ResultsAt follow-up, survivors and peers exhibited similar externalizing behaviors and substance use, except peers were more likely to use marijuana. Substance use was associated with earlier peer acceptance and social behavior. Survivors who were older at diagnosis were at greater risk for later externalizing behavior and substance use.ConclusionsMean externalizing behaviors and substance use generally fell within normative ranges for both survivors and peers. Some survivors may benefit from interventions to reduce risk behavior.
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页码:1119 / 1128
页数:10
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