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maladjustment

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maladjustment
Psychol a failure to meet the demands of society, such as coping with problems and social relationships: usually reflected in emotional instability

maladjustment [¦mal·ə′jəs·mənt]
(psychology)
Failure to conform or inadequate conformity due to the inability or a lack of motivation to change one's feelings or attitudes to adjust to the demands of the environment.


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Other studies have found no differences between gifted children and those not identified as gifted--for example, in self-concept (Tong & Yewchuck, 1996), distress and maladjustment (LoCicero & Ashby, 2000), and coping with stressors, although gifted individuals used problem-solving strategies more often (Preuss & Dubow, 2003).
These traits may pose health risks including the increased chance of physical injury and psychological maladjustment.
Marital conflict, ineffective parenting, and children's and adolescents' maladjustment.
 
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