Journal of Pediatric Psychology · 1993 · 167 citations · 0 references
EducationEducational PsychologyOncologyCancer RehabilitationPediatric OncologySocial-emotional DevelopmentSocial AdjustmentSocial CompetenceSocial SkillsSocial Skills DevelopmentSocial SupportSocial-emotional InterventionGroup Social Skills InterventionGroup Social Skills TrainingPhase Iii Clinical TrialsSchool-based Cancer EducationSchool-based Social Skills SupportSocial Skills AcquisitionSocial-emotional SkillsTeacher Emotional Support
Randomized 64 children ages 5 to 13 years with newly diagnosed cancer to either a Social Skills Training experimental treatment group or a School Reintegration standard treatment group. Children who received explicit training in social skills reported higher perceived classmate and teacher social support at the 9-month follow-up in comparison to pretreatment levels, while parents reported a decrease in internalizing and externalizing behavior problems and an increase in school competence. Methodological improvements for Phase III clinical trials are addressed.