Psychosocial Characteristics of Adolescents Who Refuse Cancer Treatment.

Blotcky, Alan D.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ326355

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Publication Date: 1985

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Psychosocial Characteristics of Adolescents Who Refuse Cancer Treatment.

Blotcky, Alan D.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v53 n5 p729-31 Oct 1985

Psychosocial variables were examiend by comparing 10 adolescents (and their mothers) who had refused cancer treatment with a group of 10 consenting adolescents who were matched on demographic and illness variables. Adolescent refusers scored lower on State Anxiety and Subjective Distress but scored higher on Trait Anxiety, Religiosity, and External Locus of Control. (Author/MCF)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Cancer, Medical Services, Mothers, Psychological Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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