Behavior Problems and Traumatic Events of Unaccompanied Refugee Minors.

Sourander, Andre

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ERIC Number: EJ568681

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Behavior Problems and Traumatic Events of Unaccompanied Refugee Minors.

Sourander, Andre

Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v22 n7 p719-27 Jul 1998

A study examined the traumatic events and behavior symptoms of 46 unaccompanied refugee minors waiting for placement in an asylum center in Finland. The children had experienced numerous losses, separations, persecution, and threats. About half were functioning within clinical or borderline range. Younger children had more severe psychiatric problems. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Disorders, Children, Emotional Disturbances, Foreign Countries, Life Events, Psychological Characteristics, Psychological Services, Refugees, Residential Programs, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Finland

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