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Maropo, Lidia; de Carvalho, Raiana; Jorge, Ana – Global Studies of Childhood, 2021
This article looks at the social and cultural contexts of children's experiences of illness, through a particular focus on the context of the Global South and the role of the social media platform YouTube in children's culture. It takes a socio-constructivist approach to discuss the case of "CarecaTV" (BaldTV), a Brazilian YouTube…
Descriptors: Children, Cancer, Personal Narratives, Cultural Context
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Harris, Mekel S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
As a result of advancements in medical expertise and technology, children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer now have opportunities to participate in many typical activities, including school. To some extent, school reintegration reflects positive adjustment to their illness. Nevertheless, children and adolescents with cancer may experience…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Cancer, Mental Health, Adolescents
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Last, Bob F.; Grootenhuis, Martha A. – Patient Education and Counseling, 1998
Most children and parents use strategies that protect them from psychopathology in coping with cancer. Studies involving children with cancer, their parents, their perceptions, emotions, and coping strategies are reviewed. A psychosocial support model is proposed which may be helpful when support is needed with problems of adjustment. (Author/EMK)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cancer, Children, Coping