Psychological projile of acondroplasic children

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2000-06-30

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Hernández, M. ., & González, M. A. . (2000). Psychological projile of acondroplasic children . Revista De Psiquiatría Infanto-Juvenil, (2), 87–94. Retrieved from https://aepnya.eu/index.php/revistaaepnya/article/view/466

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No. 2 (2000): April-June

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Orginial article

Authors

  • M.l. Hernández
  • M. A. González

Keywords:

Jnfancy, Achondroplasia, Psychological Projile, fntelligence quotient

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the psychological cha­racteristics of children with a diagnosis of Achondroplasia that underwent osseus lengthening sur­gery in their limbs. Particular/y, we studied the psycho­logical projile, JQ, and social acijustment of achondro­plasic children aged 7 - 12 years. Ali children were given measures of intelligence (WJSC-R), projective tests, an adjustment questionnaire, and a semi-structu­red interview befare undergoing surgery. In addition, the parents were given a questionnaire (CBC). Results suggested that, compared to control subjects, achondro­plasic children tended to be more insecure, dependen!, introverted, to have lower seif-steem, and a tendency to tyrannize.

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Author Biographies

M.l. Hernández

Psicóloga Clínica

M. A. González

Médico especialista en Rehabilitación

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