Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Body image issues and self-concept dilemmas in adolescents living with thalassemia Subject The topic of the resource adolescents; body image; self-concept dilemma; Thalassemia Description An account of the resource Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, involves an inability to produce sufficient hemoglobin and comprises two types: alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia. Beta thalassemias immediate treatment measures include frequent blood transmissions, stem cell and bone marrow transplants; all capable of altering an individuals idea of body image, self-concept, growth, and socialization, resulting in several emotional, psychological, and behavioral concerns. This study aimed at comprehending the dilemmas of body image and self-concept encountered by adolescents with thalassemia, particularly the resulting influence on physical development and socialization. Using the phenomenological interpretivism approach of qualitative research, data was collected using purposive-convenient sampling from 11 adolescents, both boys and girls ranging from ages 12 to 18, living with thalassemia and undergoing treatment. The research highlights adolescent concerns with body image, specifically with complexion, facial features, being either underweight or overweight, all amalgamating into a self-concept dilemma. Moreover, results point to the significant influence of experiences with family, peers, educational institutions, and hospital staff. Therapeutic attention, through regular screening and counselling, should be provided to adolescent thalassemia patients to address the psychological aspects of the chronic illness. 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor &amp; Francis Group. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dhawan M.; N. T S.; Kakkar S. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Psychology, Health and Medicine, Vol-27, No. 3, pp. 598-612. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Routledge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2021.1903050" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2021.1903050</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85103594793&amp;doi=10.1080%2F13548506.2021.1903050&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=61f963ed42b8e9ee138e9c2ea0fef06f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85103594793&amp;doi=10.1080%2f13548506.2021.1903050&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=61f963ed42b8e9ee138e9c2ea0fef06f</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 13548506; PubMed ID: 33784896; CODEN: PHMEF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Dhawan M., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; N. T S., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Kakkar S., Department of Pediatrics, Dayanand Meidcal College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India