Research with Children Exposed to Disasters

• 2008

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Carol North
PMID: 19035441DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.271

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The article discusses the challenges in conducting child disaster research, highlighting logistical issues and shortcomings in current research methodologies. It points out the tendency to use non-representative samples, overlook pre-disaster factors, and draw unwarranted causal conclusions. Concerns about the accuracy of parental reporting and children's comprehension are also raised, as most studies rely on a single source of information. The article emphasizes the need for improved research methods to enhance our understanding of children's disaster experiences. As the field evolves, a more sophisticated approach to study design is essential for a comprehensive insight into children's responses to disasters.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Psychology, Child; Disasters; Research; Research Design; Ethics, Research

Institutions: University of Oklahoma

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