Abstract

Type 1 Diabetes is a condition that requires constant management in order to maintain good health. This study’s goal was to explore how experiences with diabetes management and interactions with peers, teachers, administrators and school medical personnel in K-12 Education have affected self-reported Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). The study was retrospective, and inclusive of 73 participants that were diagnosed as a minor, and are now of adult age. Previous research has explored how diabetes management within schools may affect the physical health of students, but has not yet explored how it may affect students’ HRQoL. A measure was designed for this study to inquire upon this content, and to determine if positive and negative interactions with the four previously mentioned sources of influence do in fact have an effect on HRQoL. Due to small sample size as well as other various limitations, the results did not prove this hypothesis to be true, and are inconclusive in support of whether or not these experiences significantly effect HRQoL. However, we did find high levels of reliability within each category, to provide evidence that students are having similar experiences across the board. Meaning: if one student is experiencing overall more negative or positive experiences with one of the sources of influence (peers, teachers, administrators, school medical personnel), it is likely that other students are having similar experiences.

Advisor

Karaszia, Bryan

Department

Psychology

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Health Psychology | Psychology | School Psychology

Publication Date

2023

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis

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