The psychosocial impact of oral conditions during transition to secondary education.

Marshman, Z., Baker, S. R., Bradbury, J., Hall, M. J. and Rodd, H. D. (2009) The psychosocial impact of oral conditions during transition to secondary education. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 10 (4). pp. 176-180. ISSN 1591-996X

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Abstract

Aim: Transition to secondary education is a significant life event. Little is known about the impact of oro-facial conditions during this time and how concerns may contribute as a risk factor to negative adaptation. The aim of the study was to explore experiences of young people with oro-facial conditions as they undergo the transition to secondary education. Study Design: Qualitative interview and diary study.  Methods: Participants were children aged 11-12 years with a range of clinical conditions who attended a dental hospital. Participants completed a two-week diary during the transition and were interviewed about the diary and their experiences. The interviews were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. Results: Seventeen participants returned the diary and were interviewed; they described both changes in school environment and social interactions. A key finding was the concerns about aspects of themselves that children developed during this time. For some young people these concerns were about their oro-facial condition. No links between gender, severity of condition and experiences of school were apparent.  Conclusion: Transition to secondary education affected young people to varying degrees. Timely treatment for those concerned about the condition of their teeth may improve the likelihood of positive adaptation.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	adaptive behavior,article,child,cleft lip,cleft palate,education,female,human,human relation,interview,life event,male,psychological aspect,school,self concept,tooth disease,pediatrics, perinatology, and child health,dentistry(all) ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2735
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2025 12:30
Last Modified:	19 Dec 2025 10:33
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/101394
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