Abstract
The predictor variables of hope and social support were examined in relation to the criterion variables of psychosocial outcome in adolescents who survived burn injuries and a matched peer sample. Higher hope contributed unique variance to the prediction of less externalizing behaviors (disruptive behavior disorders) and increased global self-worth. More social support contributed unique variance to the prediction of global self-worth. Theoretical and practical implications of hope as well as social support are discussed with regard to children in general and children recovering from burns in particular.