Child Hospitalization and Social Interaction: An Experimental Study of Mothers?? Feelings of Stress, Adaptation and Satisfaction
Medical CarePublished 1 November 1968
James K. Skipper, Robert Leonard, Julina P. Rhymes
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It is argued that during hospitalization a child's relationship with his mother governs the child's level of emotional tension, and it is a prime factor in determining whether changes in the child’s emotions and behavior will be detrimental or bene-
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Skipper, James K. Jr. Ph.D.; Leonard, Robert C. Ph.D.; Rhymes, Julina M.S.N. Author Information
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