Anorexia nervosa in early adolescence following illness - the importance of the sick role
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The development progression of anorexia nervosa is best considered using biopsychosocial, multidimensional, interactive and systemic models. Case studies of two pubertal girls follow the development of anorexia after a viral illness which may have begun the disordered body image problems because no indication of anorexia was present before the illness. Therefore, sick role behavior should be evaluated as a potential factor in the development of anorexia because complex factors including temperament, physiological vulnerability, environment and the child's personality interact to cause the psychosomatic presentation.
Publication Name: Journal of Adolescence
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0140-1971
Year: 1995
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Preference for outdoor play during early adolescence
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Sixth- and seventh-grade Caucasian children from a rural public school in northern Georgia were studied on gender-based preference for outdoor, vigorous activity for one year. Direct observation was used as well as teachers' and childrens' ratings. Results showed that sixth-grade boys preferred to play outdoors than sixth-grade girls while there were no significant differences in preference among seventh-grade boys and girls. It was explained that childrens' preference for rough outdoor activity lowers as they enter middle-school.
Publication Name: Journal of Adolescence
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0140-1971
Year: 1992
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The relationship of identity status to career indecision during adolescence
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A study of adolescent career development and psychosocial functioning of 407 students from grades seven to 12 revealed affiliation to a given identity status group as a major influence on the nature and degree of career indecision in these adolescents. All adolescents undergo a period of doubt when they strive to form their vocational identity and require enhanced guidance in their quest of appropriate careers.
Publication Name: Journal of Adolescence
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0140-1971
Year: 1995
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