Parent-Child Dyadic Coping and Quality of Life in Chronically Diseased Children

Different forms of dyadic coping are associated with positive outcomes in partner relationships, yet little is known about parent-child relationships. The current research explored the association between and children’s quality life 12–18-year old children a chronic disease (i.e., cystic fibrosis, autoimmune diseases, post-cancer treatment). In sample 105 dyads, self-reported stress communication, problem-oriented, emotion-oriented, negative coping) were assessed. Children reported more communication than their parents, while parents problem-oriented emotion-oriented children. More child was less parent. Additionally, both parents’ lower pediatric higher life. These findings emphasize that mutually influence each other Theoretical practical implications discussed.