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 connects how disasters impact children with stress theories, coping mechanisms, and developmental aspects. It explores contextual factors, highlights gaps in current understanding, and proposes areas for further research on coping with disasters and terrorism.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Natural Disasters; Violence

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

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

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

Institutions: University of Oklahoma; University of Southern California

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