Chronic Illness and Functionality: How It Affects Adolescents Academically and Socially and How They Can Cope

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Abstract

This paper explores the prevalence of chronic illness in adolescents, and its effects on academic and social functionality. When diagnosed with a chronic condition, adolescents must often make lifestyle changes that can put substantial pressures on some, or even all, areas of life. Many adolescents report needing help to make the changes necessary to manage their illness. Chronic illness affects millions of adolescents worldwide, and these individuals need understanding, support, and guidance to succeed. The aim of this paper is to review the literature examining psychosocial aspects of chronic illness in adolescents and to examine healthy coping styles, accessibility to assistance, and the beneficial effects of external support for adolescents with chronic illness.

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(2017) "Chronic Illness and Functionality: How It Affects Adolescents Academically and Socially and How They Can Cope," Intuition: The BYU Undergraduate Journal of Psychology: Vol. 12: Iss. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/intuition/vol12/iss2/8