Parent Support,Peer Support,and Peer Acceptance in Healthy Lifestyle for Asthma Management Among Early Adolescents

PURPOSE. This study aims to investigate the association between social support variables and healthy lifestyle for asthma management among early adolescents (ages 9–14 years). DESIGN AND METHODS. Questionnaires were completed by 86 parent–adolescent dyads. RESULTS. Healthy lifestyle was associated with social support variables. The association with peer acceptance was stronger among adolescents who received less asthma-specific support from peers. Age was negatively associated with healthy lifestyle, but the association was attenuated after adjustment for asthma-specific peer support. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. The findings of this study suggest recognizing the developmental change of social support during early adolescence.