A Retrospective Look at How Effectively Parents, Peers Without a Chronic Illness, and Other Adolescents With a Chronic Illness Impact the Self-Esteem and Body Image of Adolescents With a Chronic Illness
Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: Statement of the problem: The developmental task for adolescents to accept their body may be hindered by the diagnosis of a chronic illness.There is a lack of adequate support or resources to assist adolescents with a chronic illness in building a positive body image and self-esteem.Methodology: A retrospective interview was conducted with three adults who were diagnosed with a chronic illness during or prior to adolescence.The interview consisted of body assessment questions and questions about their process of building selfesteem and a positive body image.There was also a Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale for both their current self and adolescent self, completed prior to the interview.Conclusion: Adolescents with a chronic illness benefit from parents, peers without a chronic illness, and other adolescents with a chronic illness, as long as those groups are supportive.The primary source of self-esteem and positive body image comes from body acceptance, which is facilitated through positive, supportive interactions with the aforementioned groups.
Author: Juli A. Johnson
Institution: Ohio University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2610720210