Objective To understand the subjective living quality and the social adaptive behavior in children with short stature,and to provide theoretical basis and guidance. Methods By means of Inventory of Subjective Life Quality (ISLQ) and Social of Adaptive Behavior (SAB) scales,adaptation control study was conducted in 120 cases short stature children and 120 normal children to understand their subjective quality living quality and social adaptive behavior. Results Short stature children ISLQ in peer interaction,self perception scores were lower than those of the control group (P<0.05),there were significant differences in school life,experience of depression,anxiety,somatic sensory,cognitive level,emotional level in the overall level of score with the control group (P<0.01);Adaptability quotient (ADQ) was lower than that of the control group (P<0.05),and there were difference in cognitive function,social/self factor between short stature children and control children(P<0.01). Conclusions The subjective living quality and the social adaptive behavior in children with short stature are significantly lower than those of normal children.It is necessary to have treatment with psychological,behavioral and other comprehensive intervention,and improve the quality of life and social adaptability.