title: Fostering positive self-concept in the school-age child.
abstract: Self-concept provides the basis for personal growth and healthy development in the school-age child. Pediatric nurses working with this age group need to understand this concept and use specific nursing interventions that will enhance and promote the development of a positive self-concept.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Winkelstein
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D010865:Pilot Projects; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012649:Self Concept