Research Methods in Child Disaster Studies: A Review of Studies Generated by the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks; the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami; and Hurricane Katrina
- Betty Pfefferbaum; Carl Weems; Brandon Scott; Pascal Nitiema; Mary Noffsinger; Rose Pfefferbaum
- University of Oklahoma , University of New Orleans
This article reviews methodological approach and study design in child disaster mental health research by analyzing studies stemming from 3 major disasters: the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; the Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004, and Hurricane Katrina 2005. Recommendations regarding further work in this area include the use of open-ended, qualitative investigations to illicit children's beliefs about the worst aspects of their disaster experience.
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