Maladaptive Behaviors Experienced by Children with Neuroses or Psychosomatic Disorders

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the maladaptive behaviors experienced by children with neuroses or psychosomatic disorders. The process records of interventions for 14 children with neuroses and psychosomatic disorders were analyzed through continuous comparison using the grounded theory approach. Nursing services were provided by eight nurses.The following results were obtained. The maladaptive behaviors experienced by children with neuroses or psychosomatic disorder were categorized as follows. The first category, 〈Symptoms and problem behaviors〉, comprised "Somatic symptoms" and "Problem behaviors" as constructive concepts. The second category, 〈Immature development〉, comprised "Immature the sense of trust", "Immature individual expression", "Immature emotional regulation", "Extreme uncertainty and nervousness", "Reduced sense of integration", and "Low self-esteem". The third category, 〈Difficulty with interpersonal relationships〉, comprised "Difficulty with interpersonal relationships" as a constructive concept. The forth category,〈Social isolation〉, comprised "Unable to be part of society" and "disturbed life pattern" as constructive concepts.
These concepts identify problems encountered by nurses when providing care for children with neuroses or psychosomatic disorders.