Over the past few decades we have witnessed several phases in the development of
approaches aimed at ensuring that patients continue therapy for chronic conditions for long …

Effective interventions build on teens' internal and external supports (family, technology, and
internal motivation) in order to simplify their management of diabetes and provide …

A substantial research base developed over the past 30 years provides evidence for the
significant role of psychosocial factors in the management of T1D in children and …

Transactive goal dynamics (TGD) theory conceptualizes 2 or more interdependent people
as 1 single self-regulating system. Six tenets describe the nature of goal interdependence …

Self-management of chronic pediatric conditions is a formidable challenge for patients,
families, and clinicians, with research demonstrating a high prevalence of poor self …

In a review of the literature from 1948 to 2001, 122 studies were found that correlated
structural or functional social support with patient adherence to medical regimens. Meta …

Adolescence is the transitional phase of development between childhood and emerging
adulthood that incorporates the biological and psychosocial changes of puberty. It imposes …

Perceived social support has long been recognized as associated with better health and
longevity. However, important factors that may moderate this relationship have not been …

Adherence improvement strategies can be broadly classified as educational, organizational,
and behavioral (Dunbar, Marshall, & Hovell, 1979). Educational strategies primarily rely on …

The authors used an integrative conceptual model to examine the emergence of
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in 568 elementary school-age children 3 …