Objective: To examine how one aspect of family life, notably family rituals and routines, may protect children with asthma from anxiety-related symptoms. Methods: Eighty-six families (43 children with asthma, 43 healthy comparison children) participated in the study. Children completed measures of anxiety (Revised Child Manifest Anxiety Scale) and health. Parents completed measures of stress (Parenting Stress Index), family rituals (Family Routines Questionnaire), and family health. Results: Families that reported more meaning in their family routines had children who reported lower levels of anxiety. Mother endorsement of family ritual meaning and father endorsement of family ritual routine were most strongly related to lower levels of anxiety. Support for the protective function of meaningful family rituals was stronger when a general health stress model was used rather than the presence or absence of asthma alone. Conclusions: Family rituals may serve a protective function for children with asthma under conditions of heightened parenting stress.

S. Markson

B. H. Fiese

Journal of Pediatric Psychology

The Journal of Pediatric Psychology is the official journal of the Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association. The Journal of Pediatric Psychology publishes articles related to theory, research, and professional practice in pediatric psychology.   Pediatric psychology is an integrated field of science and practice in which the principles of psychology are applied within the context of pediatric health. The field aims to promote the health and development of children, adolescents, and their families through use of evidence-based methods.

The Journal of Pediatric Psychology is the official journal of the Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association. This journal publishes articles related to theory, research, and professional practice in pediatric psychology. Pediatric psychology is an integrated field of science and practice that applies psychological principles within the context of pediatric health. The aim of this field is to promote the health and development of children, adolescents, and their families through the use of evidence-based methods.

《Journal of Pediatric Psychology》是美国心理学会儿科心理学分会（Division 54）官方期刊。该期刊发表与儿科心理学相关的理论、研究和专业实践的文章。儿科心理学是一个综合性的科学与实践领域，旨在将心理学原理应用于儿科健康的背景下。该领域的目标是通过使用循证方法促进儿童、青少年及其家庭的健康和发展。

Family Rituals as a Protective Factor for Children With Asthma

Support for the protective function of meaningful family rituals was stronger when a general health stress model was used rather than the presence of asthma alone.

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Family Rituals as a Protective Factor for Children With Asthma

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