Social maladjustment

Although it appears that food allergy leads to intrapersonal (e.g., anxiety) and interpersonal (e.g., social restrictions) problems in adaptation, there has been little research into the socio-emotional impact of food allergy on psychological and social functioning. Indeed, in most studies on chronic diseases, usually psychological maladjustment factors such as behavior problems or depression are studied, but social maladjustment factors, such as social anxiety or social skills, have rarely been included (Meijer et al, 2002). 

Bonanno, G. A., Rennicke, C., Dekel, S. (2005). Self-enhancement among high-exposure survivors of the September 11th terrorist attack Resilience or social maladjustment Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 88(6), 984-998. 

Generally, schizophrenia leads to severe occupational and social maladjustment. Persons wtith schizophrenia exhibit... 

Fetal alcohol exposure, for example, causes physical, neurological, and psychological impairments that often lead to social maladjustment and subsequent disruptive, violent, and eventually criminal behavior.91 A common FASD impairment is a language deficit that results in poor social communication and consequent social maladjustment.92 Low IQ caused by FASD exacerbates any impairment and makes social maladjustment more likely. 

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