Children's Coping in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism

• 2014

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Mary Noffsinger; Leslie Wind; James Allen
PMID: 24683315DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080%2F15325024.2013.791797

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This article focuses on how children cope with disasters and terrorism. It describes the stress and coping model, highlighting factors like family support, age, gender, and personal traits that affect children's reactions. Coping strategies vary by age; younger kids rely on caregivers while older ones use problem-solving. The role of parents is crucial in shaping children's responses to trauma. It emphasizes the need for more research to understand effective coping methods better and improve programs that help children build resilience after traumatic events like natural disasters or terrorist attacks.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Natural Disasters; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Development; Disasters; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Stress, Psychological; Terrorism; Resilience, Psychological; Coping Skills

Institutions: University of Oklahoma; University of Southern California

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