How Adolescents with Diabetes Experience Social Support from Friends: Two Qualitative Studies

Self-management of diabetes is challenging, especially for adolescents who face multiple changes, including closer peer relationships. Few studies have explored how friends can provide constructive support in this effort. The present research investigated, in two qualitative studies, the perceptions...

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Main Authors: Louk W. H. Peters, Laura Nawijn, Nicole M. C. van Kesteren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/415849