@article{ref1,
title="Impact of self-efficacy and affective functioning on pediatric concussion symptom severity",
journal="Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society",
year="2021",
author="Gioia, Gerard A. and Ramsey, Kesley A. and McGuire, Joseph F. and Wagner, Barry M. and Vaughan, Christopher",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine whether self-efficacy predicted pediatric concussion symptom severity and explore whether affective mood states (e.g., depression) influenced this relationship. <br><br>METHOD: Children (8-17 years) who were diagnosed with a concussion within 30 days of injury participated in the study (n = 105). Following a clinical assessment, participants and caregivers completed questionnaires that assessed overall concussion symptom severity and current depression symptoms. Participants also completed ratings capturing self-efficacy for managing concussion recovery. <br><br>RESULTS: Linear regression models revealed that greater levels of self-efficacy predicted lower parent- (R2 = 0.10, p =.001) and youth-rated (R2 = 0.23, p <.001) concussion symptom severity. Interestingly, depression symptoms moderated the relationship between self-efficacy and concussion symptom severity. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Findings provide initial support for a relationship between self-efficacy and concussion outcomes and highlight the influence of depressive symptoms. Interventions that optimize youth's self-efficacy have the potential to increase treatment adherence, reduce concussion symptom severity, and improve recovery prognosis.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1355-6177",
doi="10.1017/S1355617720001320",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1355617720001320"
}