C G Deering1. 1. Clayton College and State University, Morrow, GA, USA. catherinedeering@mail.clayton.edu
Abstract
TOPIC: This paper applies cognitive developmental theory to explain how preschoolers, school-age children, and adolescents process and respond to disasters. PURPOSE: To help clinicians understand the disaster experience from a child's point of view, recognize age-specific reactions, identify symptoms that may signal coping difficulties, and plan effective interventions. SOURCES: Case examples from the author's work with flood victims illustrate typical reactions for children (preschool to adolescents) within a family context, along with developmentally appropriate interventions. CONCLUSIONS: Children affected by disasters need nursing interventions geared toward their particular developmental level and sensitive to their perception of the disaster.
TOPIC: This paper applies cognitive developmental theory to explain how preschoolers, school-age children, and adolescents process and respond to disasters. PURPOSE: To help clinicians understand the disaster experience from a child's point of view, recognize age-specific reactions, identify symptoms that may signal coping difficulties, and plan effective interventions. SOURCES: Case examples from the author's work with flood victims illustrate typical reactions for children (preschool to adolescents) within a family context, along with developmentally appropriate interventions. CONCLUSIONS:Children affected by disasters need nursing interventions geared toward their particular developmental level and sensitive to their perception of the disaster.
Authors: Elisa Delvecchio; Mireia Orgilés; Alexandra Morales; José Pedro Espada; Rita Francisco; Marta Pedro; Claudia Mazzeschi Journal: J Appl Dev Psychol Date: 2022-01-25