Effects of Displacement in Children Exposed to Disasters

• 2016

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Anne Jacobs; Richard Van Horn; J. Brian Houston
PMID: 27287465DOI: 10.1007/s11920-016-0714-1

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The article reviews how displacement affects children exposed to disasters. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, including changes in school performance and behavior. The paper also explains how family dynamics influence children's reactions to being displaced. Social losses faced by families are highlighted as a significant factor affecting children’s well-being. The review aims to help design better support services for affected children and families after disasters, using current research findings on displacement effects.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Adolescent Behavior; Child Behavior; Disasters; Displacement, Psychological; Educational Status; Family; Refugees; Emotional Adjustment

Institutions: University of Oklahoma; University of Missouri

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