Can Fam Physician. 1991 Oct;37:2217-22.
Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien
J R Bannard, F N Schnell
PMID: 21229094 PMCID: PMC2145699
The literature on the psychosocial impact of short stature in childhood and adolescence is reviewed, with particular reference to IQ and educational attainment, personality and psychopathology, and the concept of infantilization. Adult outcome studies are also reviewed with comments on inherent methodological problems. Suggestions are offered for the psychosocial management of short stature.