Commentary: Evaluating the impact of grit as a measure of resilience among families affected by pediatric cancer

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Erinne Benedict; Lila M. Pereira

doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsaf073

August 18, 2025Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Commentary: Evaluating the impact of grit as a measure of resilience among families affected by pediatric cancer

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Grit serves as a significant measure of resilience in families affected by pediatric cancer and can support mental health outcomes.
The commentary emphasizes the importance of psychological factors like grit in coping strategies for these families during challenging times.
This evaluation draws from psychological perspectives to explore how grit influences emotional and social support in pediatric cancer contexts.
Understanding grit may guide interventions to enhance resilience among families facing pediatric cancer, suggesting positive implications for counseling strategies.

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Commentary evaluates grit as a measure of resilience among families facing pediatric cancer, highlighting its significance.

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Journal Article Commentary: Evaluating the impact of grit as a measure of resilience among families affected by pediatric cancer Get access Erinne R Benedict, MA , Erinne R Benedict, MA Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY, United States Corresponding author: Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, 1165 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY, 10461, United States. Email: [email protected]. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Lila M Pereira, PhD Lila M Pereira, PhD Department of Pediatrics, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, United StatesDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Touro University School of Health Sciences, New York, NY, United States Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Pediatric Psychology, jsaf073, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsaf073 Published: 18 August 2025 Article history Received: 11 July 2025 Revision received: 31 July 2025 Accepted: 01 August 2025 Published: 18 August 2025

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