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Peer reviewedGardner, Marilyn M.; Telfair, Joseph – Journal of Black Psychology, 1999
Studied the impact of support groups on the psychological well-being of adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD). Response of 79 adolescent SCD group members show that psychological well-being was best predicted by fewer physical symptoms and greater satisfaction with the group. Findings suggest the beneficial effects of SCD support groups. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Blacks, Coping
