The Psychological Effects of Hurricane Andrew on Ethnic Minority and Caucasian Children and Adolescents: A Case Study.

Jones, Russell T.; Frary, Robert; Cunningham, Phillippe; Weddle, J. David; Kaiser, Lisa

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ERIC Number: EJ644622

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The Psychological Effects of Hurricane Andrew on Ethnic Minority and Caucasian Children and Adolescents: A Case Study.

Jones, Russell T.; Frary, Robert; Cunningham, Phillippe; Weddle, J. David; Kaiser, Lisa

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, v7 n1 p103-08 Feb 2001

Several measures of children's reactions to disasters were employed with 212 elementary and middle school students 6 months after experiencing Hurricane Andrew. Higher levels of intrusive symptomatology were found for girls and for elementary school children. Discusses lack of findings concerning race and implications for future research. (Author/JDM)

Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Emotional Response, Ethnic Groups, Hurricanes, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Natural Disasters, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Sex Differences, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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