Adolescents with Cancer:   The Influence of Close Relationships on Quality of Life, Distress, and Health Behaviors
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Health Behaviors and Long-Term Health Outcomes

24

Educational and Vocational Outcomes

27

Marriage

28

Psychological Outcomes

28

Summary

29

Social Relationships in Childhood/Adolescence

30

Social Support

31

Social Networks

31

Peer Acceptance or Sociometric Statu

32

Popular

33

Rejected

33

Neglected

34

Controversial

34

Average

34

Friendships

35

Peer Relationships and Development

36

The Impact of Cancer on Peer Relationships and Friendships

39

Social Adjustment With Peers

39

The Academic Context and Peer Relationships

43

Neurocognitive Impairments and Social Adjustment

46

Peer Support and Adjustment Outcomes

48

Summary

50

Health-Related Behavior Among Adolescents With Cancer

52

Health Behavior Interventions

56

Summary

59