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Long-Term Hospitalization And The Impact On Emotional Well-Being Of A Child, Ashley Chung
Long-Term Hospitalization And The Impact On Emotional Well-Being Of A Child, Ashley Chung
Sociology
The question I attempt to answer with my research is: How does long-term hospitalization impact the emotional well-being of a child? I am measuring the impact on development and emotional state that hospitalization has on an individual that is still in the process of determining their self-identity, while also identifying the consequences of childhood illness. A necessary emphasis is placed on the vulnerability created by long-term hospitalization and the separation from home; a focus on the feelings of isolation and loss of security created by loved ones is essential in understanding the role that family plays in the hospitalization of …