CHANGE OVER A 12-MONTH PERIOD IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CYSTIC-FIBROSIS

Found that group rates of mother-reported and child-reported adjustmen t problems remained relatively constant over initial and 12-month foll ow-up assessment points. However, there was less stability in the clas sification of the adjustment of individuals, in specific behavior prob lem patterns and diagnoses, and in child-reported adjustment than in m other-reported adjustment. With initial level of child adjustment cont rolled, children's perceptions of self-worth accounted for a significa nt increment in child-reported symptoms and mother-reported adjustment at follow-up. Maternal distress also accounted for a significant incr ement in child-reported symptoms. These findings add support for the r ole of maternal adjustment and child self-worth in the adjustment of c hildren with cystic fibrosis.