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Conception of Wellness in Families with a Diabetic Child

Sylvie Jutras

UniversitÈ du QuÈbec, {ddagger} MontrÈal, Canadajutras.sylvie{at}uqam.ca

Pauline Morin

UniversitÈ du QuÈbec, {ddagger} MontrÈal, Canada

Ren...e Proulx

UniversitÈ du QuÈbec, {ddagger} MontrÈal, Canada

Marie Claude Vinay

UniversitÈ du QuÈbec, {ddagger} MontrÈal, Canada

Emmanuelle Roy

UniversitÈ du QuÈbec, {ddagger} MontrÈal, Canada

Lysanne Routhier

UniversitÈ du QuÈbec, {ddagger} MontrÈal, Canada

Focusing on wellness and adopting perspectives from positive and perceptual psychology, perceptions about health and illness were studied in 55 families with diabetic children, their siblings (8–17 years old) and mothers. Individual interviews were conducted on definitions of wellness, rationale for children’s self-evaluation of wellness, consequences of wellness and definition of diabetes. Content analysis revealed that respondents have a comprehensive definition of wellness focusing on adaptation and performance. Significant role-specific differences emerged. Mothers’ perceptions reflected their role in caregiving and socializing children. Children emphasized school performance and absence of health problems. Siblings focused on harmonious relationships. In accordance with the perspective of positive psychology, adults’ as well as children’s perceptions are congruent with the pursuit of wellness despite chronic illness.

Key Words: health perceptions • paediatric diabetes • role in the family • wellness

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 8, No. 5, 573-586 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/13591053030085008
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