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Larery, Angela R. D. McGill Jerry C. "Hierarchical neuropsychological functioning among pediatric survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia." [Denton, Tex.] : University of North Texas, 2007. http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-3949.
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Rosenberg, Elizabeth. "Children of Holocaust Survivors on Middle-Age: A Phenomenological Inquiry." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2377.
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Children of Holocaust survivors are vulnerable to experiencing secondary trauma which typically manifests in emotional and psychological difficulties. Despite,their exposure to a traumatized family environment, many children of Holocaust survivors do not develop emotional or adaptive difficulties. Some demonstrate psychological resilience, reflected by their ability to adapt,to adversity and problems. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into how well-adjusted,middle aged children of Holocaust survivors developed and maintained resilience.In line with resilience theory,which explains how an individual bounces back from negative circumstances, the research questions for this study examined the factors that the participants used to develop and maintain tesilience. The sample for this study included 13 middle aged children of Holocaust survivors who described themselves as well-adjusted. The researcher collected data by conducting in-depth interviews and qualitatively analyzed the data using the modified van Kaam method of phenomenological analysis. Results showed that well-adjusted children of Holocaust survivors managed and maintained resiliency through middle age by incorporating lessons learned from their parents, including the notion that nothing can keep a person down. These findings contributed to the body of knowledge on trauma prevention and may be useful to social service providers and organizations that seek to aid individuals' development of resiliency in the,wake of traumatic experiences.
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Leary, Alison. "Emotion regulation in childhood cancer survivors : the coping after cancer study /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/9159.
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Begyn, Elizabeth Franks Susan F. "The psychosocial functioning of pediatric cancer survivors the role of neurocognitive abilities /." [Denton, Tex.] : University of North Texas, 2007. http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-4003.
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Larery, Angela R. D. "Hierarchical neuropsychological functioning in pediatric survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2007. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3949/.
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Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is one of the most common types of pediatric cancers. Improvements in treatment within the last 20 years have resulted in reduced mortality and a greater focus upon quality of life. Several researchers have documented neuropsychological impairments in children following treatment for ALL; however, there have not been any comparative studies documenting differences in neuropsychological functioning based upon treatment modality despite the documented effects of radiation therapy and combined radiation/chemotherapy upon the developing brain. In addition, past studies have focused on unitary measures, ignoring the hierarchical relationship between basic cognitive functions and more abstract skills. This study examined the neuropsychological functioning of 81 children who were treated for ALL at a metropolitan children's hospital. All children were tested a minimum of two years after the final treatment session and were administered the NEPSY. Results do not support any interactions or main effects with the exception of the age of the child at diagnosis. Children diagnosed prior to the age of 5 showed greater impairments on tasks measuring attention, memory, and visuospatial reasoning in comparison to peers diagnosed after age 6.
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Hanley, Honora M. "The impact of incest history on survivors' relationships with their children /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/9100.
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Prouty, Diana Frances Ward-Smith Peggy. "The lived experience of adult survivors of childhood cancer." Diss., UMK access, 2005.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--School of Nursing. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2005."A dissertation in nursing." Advisor: Peggy Ward-Smith. Typescript. Vita. Title from "catalog record" of the print edition Description based on contents viewed June 26, 2006. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 142-147). Online version of the print edition.
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Sanders, Susan Thompson. "Stories of struggle and survival : the social construction of school experience by incest survivors /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/7693.
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Begyn, Elizabeth. "The psychosocial functioning in pediatric cancer survivors: The role of neurocognitive abilities." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2007. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4003/.
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With the increase in survival for children with cancer, part of the focus of current research is aimed towards evaluating how these children are adapting psychosocially. Neurocognitive deficits have been well established. However, there are multiple facets encompassing quality of life, including general mental health, lifestyles and health behaviors, and academic and cognitive functioning. The relationship between neurocognitive and psychosocial functioning has yet to be thoroughly evaluated. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between neurocognitive and psychosocial functioning in survivors of brain tumors and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Data was collected from existing archival database comprised of patients of the at Cook Children's Medical Center in Texas. The sample consisted of 177 patients between the ages of 3 and 12 who were at least two years post-diagnosis. Measures used included the NEPSY and the Behavioral Assessment for Children. Statistical analyses included a several one-way analysis of variances, an independent samples t-test, a univariate analysis of variance, a hierarchical multiple regression, and odds ratio analyses. Results indicated survivors treated with neurosurgery alone appear to be less at risk for developing behavior problems than other treatment modalities. Also, brain tumor survivors demonstrate more problematic behaviors than survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Visuospatial functioning, diagnosis, and type of treatment were found to be predictive variables of behavior problems. Attention, and perhaps language, deficits may predispose children to more problems in their behavior. It is concluded that there are other factors affecting behavior in this population that were not accounted for in this analysis. It is recommended for future studies to research the individual clinical scales of the Behavior Assessment System for Children, obtain information from multiple informants, study this relationship longitudinally, and research additional factors that may be influencing the relationship between neurocognitive and psychosocial functioning. This provides evidence of risk factors that should be monitored as the child returns home and to school.
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Riley-Horvath, Emma Elisa. "Substance Use Treatment Needs for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6803.
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Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) is the sexual exploitation of minors
for commercial profit. The intersection between sex trafficking victimization and substance use has not yet been explored in clinical research and is not reflected in current clinical treatment of survivors when they exit their exploitation. The research question explored in this study focused on the substance use treatment considerations and challenges clinical social workers face when treating survivors of CSEC living in Massachusetts. Subquestions included understanding how cumulative trauma from CSEC impacts substance use treatment and how the coercive use of substances aimed at maintaining victim submission impacts substance use treatment. Contemporary trauma theory was the theoretical basis that informed this action research study. The sample included 5 clinical social work practitioners who had experience working with victims and survivors of CSEC. Data collected through a focus group was coded, compared, and analyzed for major and emergent themes using the constant comparison method. The key findings of the study include the lack of training and experience specific to the population, the impact of trauma, the effect of CSEC on substance use treatment, and the need for specialized treatment services. The findings of the study may create positive social change by increasing knowledge of the dynamics of substance use treatment with CSEC survivors, informing best practices for social worker professionals working with this population, and advising the development of trauma-informed substance use treatment for CSEC survivors.
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Berkovic, Miriam Scherer. "Through their daughters' eyes : Jewish mothers and daughters : a legacy from the Holocaust." Thesis, McGill University, 2003. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=19511.
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This study examined the narratives and stories of 13 daughters of Jewish women Holocaust survivors. A qualitative multi-methodological integrative approach that incorporated feminist standpoint epistemologies and elements oF grounded theory was used. Mechanisms such as the use of an auditor and judges were utilized to address the researcher's reflexive stance and subjective frame. Participants' data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were subjected to extensive qualitative analyses and were compared to find recursive themes and sub-themes. The results oF this study indicated that Holocaust survivor mothers were conceptualized by their daughters as being either strong, challenged or both. Participants described the lessons they learned from their mothers' survivor narratives and stories in terms of strength, resilience, transcendency and Jewish identity. Participants considered these lessons to be vital aspects of their lives and strategies for living.
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Del, Fierro Maria Victoria, and Mary Elizabeth Huxster. "REDUCING STRESS AND INCREASING HOPE AMONG TYPHOON YOLANDA SURVIVORS." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/137.
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Hundreds of thousands of people are affected by natural disasters every year. Many of these people face mental and emotional consequences from the traumatic experience. Research indicates that the aftereffects of such experiences can result in social, familial, and educational impairments in children. The current study tested the efficacy of a brief cognitive behavioral intervention on elementary school aged children intended to alleviate the mental and emotional consequences following a natural disaster. The study applied quantitative methods through pre and post intervention assessments measuring stress and hope. The participants assessed included 18 Filipino children between the ages of 10-12 years, who had recently been exposed to one of the strongest typhoons in the country’s history. Incorporating a quasi-experimental design, 12 of these participants were given a brief cognitive behavioral intervention based on their parent / caregiver involvement in a supplemental workshop and 6 participants were engaged in facilitated play acting as a comparison group. Results indicated that the cognitive behavioral intervention was effective in reducing stress in children, but had little to no effect on hope. However, facilitated play proved to be effective in raising hope levels, but also raised stress levels in children. An inference may be made that future interventions embodying both cognitive behavioral therapy and facilitated play could increase hope and decrease stress in children who have experienced a natural disaster. Furthermore, these initial findings contribute to seeking advocacy for inclusion of brief and low cost mental health interventions as part of relief efforts.
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Wright, Katherine Ann. "The literature of second generation Holocaust survivors and the formation of a post-Holocaust Jewish identity in America." Pullman, Wash. : Washington State University, 2009. http://www.dissertations.wsu.edu/Thesis/Summer2009/K_Wright_062109.pdf.
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De, Guzman Dianne Frances A. "Communication under the tree conflict survivors' struggle for educational achievement /." Ohio : Ohio University, 2009. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1244415575.
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Ho, Nga-yee. "Longitudinal study of white matter fractional anisotropy in childhood medulloblastoma survivors by diffusion tensor MR imaging." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2005. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B39849041.
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Ares, Isabelle. "Motherhood and Well-Being in Young Breast Cancer Survivors." Thèse, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/30194.
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Parenting is a primary role for many young breast cancer survivors and the combined effect of parenting while coping with this disease can be problematic for many of them. Despite this, little is known about the impact of parenting on the well-being of young breast cancer survivors. This thesis, comprising two studies in article format, explores this question.
In the first study, we identified elements of well-being that are salient for all young women with breast cancer, and which also captured some of the unique challenges associated with parenting as a survivor. Using factor analysis techniques, we determined how these elements interrelated in separate groups of young survivors with children and without, and identified differences between the two groups based on the patterns observed. We found that the interrelationship among elements of well-being varied between these two groups: psychological distress (representing mental health and perceived stress), illness intrusiveness, and fear of cancer recurrence were found to co-occur more frequently in mothers than in young survivors without children, thus compromising their well-being.
Our second study had two objectives. The first part examined differences in perceived stress, illness intrusiveness, and fear of cancer recurrence between young breast cancer survivors with and without children in two separate timeframes (0-5 and 5-15 years since diagnosis). The second part identified predictors for these elements of well-being in young mothers exclusively. Compared to survivors without children, young mothers reported higher levels of fear of cancer recurrence and illness intrusiveness in intimate life domains during both timeframes, suggesting that disruptions in these areas persist over time. Part two revealed that mothers with adolescent children and high levels of parenting stress were most likely to report perceived stress and illness intrusiveness. A mother’s age and the time since her diagnosis predicted fear of cancer recurrence and illness intrusiveness, respectively.
Results from this thesis indicate that young mothers with breast cancer need screening and interventions to manage psychological distress, fear of cancer recurrence, and illness intrusiveness, particularly in intimate life domains. This thesis also identifies the most vulnerable groups of mothers and has important implications for future research.
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de, Guzman Dianne Frances A. "Communication under the Tree: Conflict Survivors' Struggle for Educational Achievement." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244415575.
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Khng, Nee-wey Joan. "Perceived parental support in the resilience of childhood cancer survivors in Singapore an exploratory study /." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2009. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B41897079.
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Senekal, Shani. "A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for families of child burn survivors." University of the Western Cape, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7289.
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Magister Psychologiae - MPsychBurns are a major problem in Low-Income Countries (LIC) and Low-Middle Income Countries (LMIC). Children in LIC have been identified as a burn injury at-risk group. Individuals experience severe psychological and physical distress as a result of burn injuries. However, burns are a systemic problem and their impact is not limited to the individual but impacts the family system as a whole. Therefore, effective post burn interventions for families of child burn survivors are key in order to assist the child burn survivor’s well-being and recovery. The present study hopes to 1) address some of the gaps in knowledge in burn interventions for families of child burn survivors and 2) identify promising psychosocial interventions. A systematic review of literature was conducted that focused on identifying burn interventions for families of child burn survivors. These interventions were evaluated in order to establish which interventions showed promise. This systematic review was conducted following the guidelines of the PRISMA Statement for Systematic Reviews. An integrated quantitative and qualitative appraisal tool was used to review the identified studies. All the available English-medium literature between 1990 and 2019 was reviewed for this study. A literature search was performed in EBSCOhost, Academic Search Complete, PsychArticles, CINAHL plus, Medline, ERIC, SocIndex and Health Source: Nursing/Academic edition. Five studies were identified which included psychosocial interventions for families of child burn survivors. Of these studies only two were of quantitative nature and indicated sufficient evidence with regards to outcomes and efficacy. Three studies were of qualitative nature and indicated subjective evaluation measures to assess efficacy. Interventions identified included a family burns camp, a support group for parents, a support website, a parent participation program during acute paediatric burns management, and a teaching manual. All five studies indicated a degree of efficacy however, support groups in conjunction with psycho-education groups with systemic focus appeared to show the most promise. It is recommended that researchers focus on using quantitative measures in future intervention studies to assist in measuring efficacy. Furthermore, context specific interventions for LIC should be considered.
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Wang, Yu-wei. "A feminist qualitative study of childhood sexual abuse survivors in Taiwan : coping in cultural context /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 2004. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p3144467.
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Khng, Nee-wey Joan, and 康雅惠. "Perceived parental support in the resilience of childhood cancer survivors in Singapore: an exploratorystudy." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2009. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B41897079.
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Parkinson, Caprice S. "Camp for Childhood Cancer Survivors and Their Families: A Program Conceptualization." Wright State University Professional Psychology Program / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wsupsych1342017721.
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Charles, Martine Aline. "The experiences of women survivors of childhood sexual abuse who practice Buddhist meditation." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/NQ56525.pdf.
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Ho, Nga-yee, and 何雅儀. "Longitudinal study of white matter fractional anisotropy in childhood medulloblastoma survivors by diffusion tensor MR imaging." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2005. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B39849041.
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Arnberg, Filip. "Long-Term Posttraumatic Stress in Survivors from Disasters and Major Accidents." Doctoral thesis, Uppsala universitet, Kunskapscentrum för katastrofpsykiatri, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-169532.
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Disasters and major accidents are a significant cause of distress worldwide. High levels of posttraumatic stress can become chronic after severe and prolonged psychological trauma, raising concerns about the extent of adverse long-term consequences after single events. The present thesis aimed to describe the course and burden of posttraumatic stress in survivors from a ferry disaster in the Baltic Sea, an airliner crash-landing in Gottröra, Sweden, and a bus accident involving Swedish 6th grade schoolchildren in Måbødalen, Norway. The participants were surveyed 1 month to 4 years after the events and again after 14 to 20 years. The follow-up surveys included 33 ferry disaster survivors, 70 airline survivors, and 7 surviving schoolchildren with a comparison group from the same school (n = 33). Short- and long-term changes in posttraumatic stress were estimated separately in generalised regression models refined by linear splines. In-depth interviews were conducted with 22 ferry survivors 15 years after the disaster, including structured clinical interviews and thematic analysis of survivors’ descriptions of consequences of the event and social support. Approximately half of all survivors experienced significant posttraumatic stress at the initial assessments. Significant long-term distress was noted in one fourth of the ferry survivors and one sixth of the airline survivors. The bus crash was not associated with significant long-term posttraumatic stress. A poorer long-term outcome was noted in women and in bereaved survivors. The thematic analysis revealed that long-term consequences not only included negative aspects but also positive ones, including personal growth and existential awareness. There was ample availability of social support, although the need for support extended over a period of several years. Barriers to support from significant others were described in detail by the survivors. The results extend previous research by providing a comprehensive account of long-term consequences of disasters and major accidents in light of early reactions. The interviews provide some new insights into features of social support that warrant further study. Important future challenges include evaluating whether timely attention to survivors at risk for chronic distress and significant others can facilitate recovery.Allvarliga händelser som katastrofer eller stora olyckor kan leda till svår psykisk belastning på kort sikt. Svåra posttraumatiska stressreaktioner kan bli beständiga efter svår traumatisering som omsorgssvikt eller övergrepp. Det är därför angeläget att undersöka omfattningen av psykologiska konsekvenser efter enskilda händelser som katastrofer och stora olyckor. Denna avhandling syftade till att beskriva utvecklingen av posttraumatisk stress på lång sikt hos överlevande efter förlisningen av MS Estonia 1994, nödlandingen av ett passagerarflygplan i Gottröra 1991 och efter en olycka med en skolbuss medförande en skolklass från årskurs sex. De överlevande tillskickades enkäter 1 månad till 4 år efter händelsen, samt efter 14 till 20 år. Långtidsenkäterna besvarades av 33 överlevande från färjekatastrofen, 70 från flygolyckan samt 7 överlevande från bussolyckan och 33 personer från parallellklasserna. Intervjuer genomfördes med 22 överlevande 15 år efter färjekatastrofen. Ungefär hälften av alla överlevande upplevde betydande posttraumatiska stressreaktioner vid tidpunkten för den första enkäten. Frekventa stressreaktioner fanns kvar hos 27 % fjorton år efter färjekatastrofen, medan andelen var 16 % nitton år efter flygolyckan. Tjugo år efter bussolyckan upplevde de nu drygt trettioåriga svarande låga nivåer av posttraumatisk stress. Förlustdrabbade överlevande upplevde i genomsnitt en mindre återhämtning under det första året och hade också svårare reaktioner efter många år. Kvinnor upplevde i genomsnitt svårare reaktioner än män såväl på kort sikt som på lång sikt, medan återhämtningen inte skiljde sig åt mellan män och kvinnor. Konsekvenser på lång sikt innefattade enligt de överlevande negativa men också positiva aspekter som personlig mognad och existentiell medvetenhet. De flesta intervjuade hade upplevt gott om stöd från närstående, dock kunde ett visst behov av stöd kvarstå i flera år efter händelsen. Många berättade om hinder för att söka stöd, t.ex. att den närstående var känslomässigt belastad. Avhandlingen utvidgar det som hittills varit känt om posttraumatisk stress hos överlevande efter katastrofer och stora olyckor. Intervjuerna pekar på viktiga aspekter av socialt stöd att utforska vidare. Resultaten visar att dessa händelser är förknippade med övergående stressreaktioner hos majoriteten av de överlevande. Vidare forskning behövs för att bättre förstå den naturliga återhämtningen och närmare vilka insatser till överlevande och anhöriga som kan underlätta återhämtning.
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Trenholm, Jill. "Women Survivors, Lost Children and Traumatized Masculinities : The Phenomena of Rape and War in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo." Doctoral thesis, Uppsala universitet, Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH), 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-204430.
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This thesis aims to investigate the phenomenon of war rape in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in order to understand the dynamics, contextual realities and consequences of its perpetration. Practical and theoretical knowledge is generated which is relevant for health care interventions, humanitarian assistance and peace initiatives, that are cognizant of the actual needs of the affected populations. The study employed ethnographic methodology involving prolonged engagement with the field, participant observation, formal and informal interviews, keeping of field notes and the continuous practice of reflexivity. The four papers in this thesis represent formal interviews with participants from three distinct groups: local leaders (Paper I), ex-child soldier boys (Paper II) and women survivors of sexual violence (Paper III & IV). Qualitative Content Analysis was used for the interview study with local leaders (Paper I). Findings from this study reveal how mass rape and the methods of perpetration create a chaos effectively destroying communities. The leaders draw attention to the fact that an exclusive focus on raped women misses other structural factors that contribute to war and sexual violence, factors such as the global political economy, international apathy, the stance of the church, effects of militarization, inappropriate aid and interpretations of gender roles. Through the theoretical lenses of militarised masculinity and gender based violence, interviews with ex-child soldier boys, seen as both victims of war as well as proxy perpetrators of sexual violence, were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed the systematic and violent construction of children into soldiers, inculcating a rigid set of stereotypical hyper-masculine behaviors promoting dominance by violating the subordinate “other”. These findings argue for a more complex, contextualized view of the perpetrator resulting from the ways society has (re)constructed gender, ethnicity and class. Papers III and IV reflect the interviews and narratives provided by women survivors. Guided by thematic analysis and a matrix of theories: Structural violence, Intersectionality and “new wars”; Paper III bears witness to the women’s expressions of their profound losses and dispossession as they struggle to survive stigmatization in the impoverished margins of the warzone, along with children born of rape. The perpetrator is cited here as well as by the leaders as predominantly Interhamwe. Payne’s Sites of Resilience model used in Paper IV situates stigmatized women survivors suffering in a global context as they navigate survival, demonstrating resilience in the margins through support from their faith in God, scarce health services, indigenous healing and strategic alliances. Findings suggest that collaborations of existing strengthened networks, ie: the church, healthcare and indigenous healers, could extend the reach of sustainable and holistic support services, positively effecting already identified sites of resilience. Findings draw attention to the challenges faced by public health in addressing mass trauma. Women’s raped bodies represent tangible material damage, embedded in a matrix of globalization processes and structural violence involving gender, ethnicity and class. This requires serious reflection.
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Lindenberg, Cooperman Bruria. "Negotiating the divides: How adult children of Holocaust survivors remember their engagement with the popular culture of the 1950s." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/6432.
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This dissertation examines how Jewish children of Holocaust survivors (COS), growing up in the 1950s in a small city in Ontario engaged with popular culture. Set within the context of a predominantly English-speaking Christian environment, this culture frequently did not represent them. It often excluded their knowledge and lived experiences and thus forced them to be silent. Utilizing an oral history approach, nine children of survivors were interviewed about their elementary school years and growing up in the fifties. The history of postwar Canada serves as the framework for how adults remember the meanings they made of their childhood experiences and how they incorporated these stories into the personal scripts of their lives. Their memories of childhood reflect the discourses that shaped them, discourses that are situated in the language and the images of a society and within the wider historical and social structure of that society. Individuals, however, do not fit into neat categories. Positioning their stories within the larger context of postwar Canada, while also accommodating the diverse meanings they made from their historical positions required a multi-disciplinary orientation. Therefore, a historical framework anchors the narratives and serves as a backdrop for the personal childhood memories of children of survivors. Specifically, the thesis draws on four areas of literature: the literature on children of survivors; cultural studies, which helps make sense of the variety of experiences, their relational character and the discourses through which they operate; various historical literatures which establish the historical context for the remembered accounts; and anti-racist education which provides some of the tools for analysis. Through their oral testimonies, we begin to see how, as children, they entered, mediated and often transformed the representations of television and the movies to create their own subjective and social possibilities. Their "narratives of redemption" enabled them to negotiate the divides between the representations of themselves and the representations of the popular culture around them.
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O'Donoghue, Leslie. "Holocaust, Memory, Second-Generation, and Conflict Resolution." PDXScholar, 2017. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/3785.
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Ten Jewish second-generation men and women from metro Portland, Oregon were interviewed regarding growing up in the aftermath of the Holocaust. The American-born participants ranged in age from fifty-one to sixty-four years of age at the time of the interviews. Though the parents were deceased at the time of this study the working definition of a Holocaust survivor parent included those individuals who had been refugees or interned in a ghetto, labor camp, concentration camp, or extermination camp as a direct result of the Nazi Regime in Europe from 1933 to 1945.
A descriptive phenomenological approach was utilized. Eight open-ended questions yielded ten unique perspectives. Most second-generation do not habitually inform others of their second-generation status. This is significant to conflict resolution as the effects of the Holocaust are trans-generational. The second-generation embody resilience and their combined emphasis was for all people to become as educated as possible.
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Juodytė, Rima. "Tarpgeneraciniai traumos aspektai: vaikų patyrimas, vidinė darna ir potrauminė simptomatika." Master's thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2014. http://vddb.library.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2007~D_20140623_171723-68851.
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Tyrimo problema. Lyginant su nacistinių represijų aukų tyrimų gausa, komunistinio režimo vykdytų represijų psichologinės pasekmės yra mažai tyrinėtos. Lietuvoje atliktas išsamus tremtinių, politinių kalinių ir kitų nukentėjusiųjų tyrimas, tačiau duomenų apie sovietinės traumos poveikį antrajai kartai dar beveik nėra. Neklinikinė represuotų asmenų vaikų imtis Lietuvoje iki šiol nebuvo tyrinėta. Todėl šiuo tyrimu nusprendėme išsiaiškinti, koks yra antrosios kartos patyrimas, kokia potrauminė simptomatika būdinga šiems žmonėms, ar jų savijauta siejasi su lytimi ir tuo, kas iš tėvų: mama, tėvas ar abu, išgyveno represijas. Taip pat siekėme palyginti represuotų asmenų ir jų vaikų potrauminės simptomatikos išreikštumą, nustatyti sąsajas tarp vaikų ir tėvų psichinės sveikatos. Metodika. Tyrime dalyvavo 62 represuotų asmenų vaikai, kurių amžiaus vidurkis 43,21 m. Su dauguma iš jų buvo susisiekta, padedant jų tėvams (atsitiktinai atrinktiems iš sąrašo), dalyvavusiems sovietų ir nacių represijų psichologinių padarinių tyrime. Represuotųjų vaikams buvo paštu išsiųstas klausimynas, į kurį įtraukti klausimai, susiję su tėvų patirtomis represijomis ir jų įtaka nukentėjusiųjų vaikams, taip pat metodikos, kurios buvo naudotos tiriant nuo represijų nukentėjusius žmones: Harvardo traumos klausimyno (HTK) pirma dalis, Traumos simptomų klausimynas (TSK-35), Vidinės darnos skalė (SOC-13), papildomai įtraukta Becko Nevilties skalė (BHS). Rezultatai. Dauguma represuotų asmenų vaikų mano, kad tėvų... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]Background: In comparison with large amount of studies of Nazi repression, psychological effects of Soviet repression are little investigated. There is a comprehensive study of the survivors in Lithuania, but we have very little data on the effects of Soviet trauma on the second generation. There were no investigations in the nonclinical sample of the children of survivors in Lithuania. So in this study we tried to answer the first questions about experience of the second generation. We had the aim to compare posttraumatic symptoms of first and second generations. Gender differences of the offsprings of survivors were considered, also psychological health of those, who have mother, father or both parents survivors, was compared. Methods: 62 children of survivors (23 men and 39 women) participated in this research, mean age of participants was 43,21 years (SD=7,82). Most of them were accessed through their parents (randomly selected from the list of survivors), who participated in research of psychological effects of Soviet and Nazi repression. The questionnaire which was sent to the members of second generation consisted of questions, related to their parents‘ experienced repression and its impact on children of survivors, the same methods, which were used by investigating survivors, were included: Harvard Trauma Questionnaire, Traumatic Symptom Checklist, Sense of Coherence Scale, besides, Beck Hopelessness Scale was used. Results: Most children of survivors think, that... [to full text]
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Konrad, Sandra. "Jeder hat seinen eigenen Holocaust : die Auswirkungen des Holocaust auf jüdische Frauen dreier Generationen : eine internationale psychologische Studie /." Gießen : Haland & Wirth im Psychosozial-Verl, 2007. http://deposit.d-nb.de/cgi-bin/dokserv?id=2996487&prov=M&dokv̲ar=1&doke̲xt=htm.
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Ah, Hing Antoinette Danielle. "The impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) on the school life experiences and academic performance of adult CSA survivors." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1259.
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Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a societal problem whose origins date back to the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans. It is found in all levels of society, from the wealthiest to the poorest; and the short-term and long-term impacts it has on the lives of the victims, can be devastating. There are many reasons for the occurrence of child sexual abuse, but in all cases, the ultimate accountability rests on the shoulders of the sexual offender. The nature of child sexual victimisation varies from verbal suggestions to violent physical force. Irrespective of which type the child is being subjected to, as the weaker partner in the pedagogical relationship with the adult, s/he is never able to defend herself/himself. The global phenomenon, and the increase in CSA, has given rise to the research question, namely: How does child sexual abuse impact on the school life experiences and academic performance of learners at school? The purpose of this research study was to provide insight into the following issues: • The nature and identification of the symptoms of child sexual abuse; • The manner in which sexually abused children manifest their experiences of sexual abuse at school; • How sexually abused children cope with their learning tasks; and • Recommendations for educators. The literature relating to CSA was reviewed, with the aim of establishing a solid theoretical foundation for the study. CSA has been looked at holistically, encompassing the accepted definitions, the related concepts, the nature of sexual abuse, the prevalence and incidence of CSA, the possible causes, the short-term and long-term impacts, and the suggestions by adult survivors for use by educators in their efforts to help abused learners. 11 In an attempt to provide acceptable answers to the research problem, a mixed- method research design was implemented. The research study was conducted in two phases: Stage 1 consisted of an exploration of the research problem by means of the following question put to the participants: In your experience as an adult survivor of child sexual abuse how did the abuse impact on your school life experiences, including your academic performance? A total of nineteen participants from the Eastern Cape Province shared their experiences, by means of writing their life story as a narrative. Purposive and availability sampling of adult survivors was undertaken. In order to ensure the trustworthiness and authenticity of the research methodology, Guba’s model of data verification was used. Accepted ethical measures were taken into consideration and adhered to during the research. The analysed data were taken directly from the narratives that the individual participants saved onto flashdrives. Consensus by the researcher and coder was reached regarding the identification of themes, categories and subcategories. The following four significant themes emerged, based on the results of the data analysis: Theme One: Health, sexuality and the sexual experiences of sexual abused children and adolescents. Theme Two: The social development of sexually abused children and adolescents. Theme Three: School-related experiences and academic performance of sexually abused children and adolescents. Theme Four: Advice and suggestions from adult survivors for young victims of CSA. 12 Stage 2 offered recommendations to the teachers of learners who are, or have been sexually abused, derived from the findings of Phase 1. The conclusion was reached that CSA does have an impact on the academic performance of learners. Therefore, teachers are in need of a greater understanding and awareness of CSA, in order to help these learners.
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Walker, Moira. "A study of the impact of abuse on children, adult survivors and practitioners, and the implications for service delivery and therapeutic interventions." Thesis, Bournemouth University, 2005. http://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/10558/.
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This thesis presented for a Ph. D. by publication traces the progress of my work from 1988-2004. The portfolio and narrative herein developed demonstrates that the publications and their dissemination constitute a contribution to knowledge equivalent to that of a traditional doctorate. This portfolio aims to demonstrate how my original contribution to knowledge has been a cumulative process developed from my on-going integration of practice and academic work and that this has substantially impacted on the understanding of childhood abuse on children and on the adult survivors they become, on practitioners working in the field, and on the implications for service delivery and therapeutic interventions. I consider how practice has fed and focussed my thinking on areas subsequently studied, explored and described in these publications; and that these are fundamentally deeply rooted in and with survivors, but significantly extend to consideration of issues for practitioners. I examine how in order for survivors to be truly heard, their voice has to be communicated effectively and be translated into the development of appropriate responses. I have therefore demonstrated not only the intrinsic necessity of survivors of abuse being core to the whole process, but that educating practitioners is of parallel and equal importance, ensuring and facilitating safe and effective practice. I show how my work has made an effective contribution in these respects. The thesis is presented in three chapters: Chapter 1 describes and overviews the selected publications and contextualises these; explores the research journey; examines the methodological base and rationale, and considers the influence of practice. The twelve cited selected publications (Appendix B) are intertwined within the developing narrative, with particular focus on specific key publications, notably the single authored Surviving Secrets (1992) and the jointly edited Hidden Selves (1999). Throughout, I reflect on my own learning and development academically and clinically, demonstrating the crucial significance of the interrelationship between these two. I refer to my publications to illustrate the progress of my development, how these have drawn on and fed back into practice, and essentially how survivors of abuse have continually remained at the very heart of my work. Chapter 2 is the body of the work containing the cited articles and book chapters, including the most relevant chapters from Women in Therapy and Counselling : Out of the Shadows and Hidden Selves. The four books cited. Surviving Secrets: the experience of abuse for the child the adult and the helper; Hidden Selves: An Exploration of Multiple Personality, and Abuse: Questions and Answers for Counsellors and Therapists, are attached separately. Chapter 3 summarises the results of the published works demonstrating their original contribution to knowledge. As this portfolio extends over 16 years, and considerable work has taken place, for the sake of clarity I trace the impact of this body of work, and the contribution it has made, in respect of the four most significant pathways: education, training, practice, policy and service development. The chapter concludes by reflecting on both strengths and weaknesses of this body of work, including further consideration of the methodology used.
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Narang, Javita. "Grounded theory analysis of therapeutic interventions practiced by professionals in India and the UK with child and adolescent survivors of sexual abuse." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/22884.
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There is a high prevalence of child sexual abuse (CSA) in India and the UK (Laccino, 2014). However, there is a lack of research on culturally-specific aspects of psychotherapy offered to child and adolescent survivors of CSA in both these countries. Therapeutic interventions with sexually abused children raise complex concerns due to the heterogeneity based on the developmental stage of children; varied impact, presenting difficulties and needs; and characteristics of abuse, age, gender, ethnicity and cultural factors. Numerous therapeutic interventions for CSA have been documented, with varying theoretical constructs, structure, content and outcome (Reavey & Warner, 2001), ranging from cognitive behavioural, psychoanalytic, humanistic and feminist paradigm (Misurell, Springer, & Tryon, 2011). Most of these approaches do not provide sufficient guides to therapy (Reavey & Warner, 2001). Few of these are widely studied and clinically accepted, while most lack empirical evidence. Although existing studies conclude that therapy is better than no treatment, there is lack of consensus on treatment characteristics important in child and adolescent sexual abuse therapy (Hetzel-Riggin, Brausch, & Montgomery, 2007). Further, little is known about culturally-specific holistic and coherent responses to CSA. A Constructivist Grounded Theory (Charmaz, 2006) study was conducted to investigate therapeutic approaches practiced by professionals in India and the UK with child and adolescent survivors of CSA, and to understand the factors that govern the choice of an approach or model adopted. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 32 professionals (16 each in India and the UK) from different settings including statutory, voluntary and private sector. NVIVO 10 was used for data management and analysis of the digitally recorded and transcribed interviews. Although there is a growing emphasis on evidence-based therapies, with most empirical studies focussing on traditional forms of psychotherapy, the actual practice of the professionals interviewed reflected a more fluid, flexible, multi-modal, ecological and integrative approach to CSA-therapy. The findings indicate that the therapeutic interventions progress through four different phases, based on the goals identified by professionals. The goals in turn are influenced by the socio-cultural context, structural factors, and/or trauma understanding of the professionals. Four phases identified in the study are: 1. Social Action Framework, with the goal to identify silenced and invisible children, particularly in a culture of silence and suppression in India; 2. Stabilisation and Resilience Building Framework, found to be practiced in India and the UK, with the goal to ensure safety and build the foundation for ensuing phase of therapy; 3. CSA-Trauma Resolution Framework, where the goal is to uncover the sexual abuse details to facilitate recovery and reintegrate the traumatised child, more visible in therapeutic practice in the UK; and 4. Maintenance and Relapse Prevention Framework, with the goal to prevent relapse and protect from revictimisation and future developmental difficulties. These phases may be mutually exclusive, follow a linear trajectory, or there may be a back and forth movement from one phase to the other. These four phases were integrated to construct a culturally relevant, ecological-based theoretical model of CSA therapy with child and adolescent survivors.
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Lawhorn, Joshlyn. "Race and Gender in (Re)integration of Victim-Survivors of CSEC in a Community Advocacy Context." Scholar Commons, 2018. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/7324.
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In this thesis, I use feminist ethnography at a nonprofit organization to analyze the racialized gender in (re)integration of victim-survivors of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). Critical race feminism and intersectionality are the theoretical frameworks to guide the analysis of community advocacy. The analysis considers two themes with various subsections that capture CSEC at the site. The first theme analyzes the definition, challenges, coordination and rhetoric of reintegration at the site. The second theme highlights the site’s racial identity, Black victimhood of victim-survivors of CSEC in the context of community, and racialized gender within reintegration. I discuss the strategic use of colorblindness within reintegration at the NGO and the child/adult dichotomy that shapes the organization’s understanding of CSEC.
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Johnson, Paul. "A review of the psycho-social interventions for children and adolescents bereaved by parental suicide : do adult-child survivors of parental suicide experience re-grief?" Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2015. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.679241.
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Systematic Literature Review: The psychological impact of sudden and unexpected loss (especially of a family member) Is associated with a particularly difficult bereavement course (Rando, 1996). This is further complicated when the loss is through suicide thus Increasing the likelihood of psychological disturbance. It is now generally accepted that some bereaved children will experience a complicated or prolonged grief reaction in such circumstance. Whilst a body of research has begun to be complied, until relatively recently little was known as to the nature of these studies, nor about the efficacy of Interventions aimed at amelioreting this distress; this remains an underdeveloped area. The current paper systematically reviews the current literature base. Three bibliographic databases, namely; PsychlNFO, ISI Web of Science and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) were searched from 1980 to 6th December 2013. Identified articles of interest were closely examined and a search of their reference sections was also used to elicit further articles of relevance. Seven studies were identified and included in this narrative synthesis of quantitative Information. Outcomes; Few programmes targeted children who lost a parent to completed suicide, Instead the evaluated treatment Interventions which also Included bereavement owing to other causes; suggesting no distinction in grief between types of loss. Evidence would suggest that those Interventions where trauma was addressed prior to attending to grief/bereavement factors were more effective. There remains a significant need for further research in this area. Empirical Study: The impact over the long-term of parental suicide is poorly understood and a neglected area in psychological research. This study explored the experiences of five participants who, when they were a child, lost a parent to completed suicide. Their experiences of the grieving and re-grieving process were explored through Interview; the material from which was interpreted using thematic analysis. Three themes emerged which were characterised under the following headings: "A Way our, "Knowledge and Information" and "A Way Forward". These themes illustrate their attempts to understand and comprehend what has happened, manage the plethora of confusing emotions and find a way to live with what has happened to them and move forward in their lives. Clinical applicability of the findings is also discussed.
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Kolbe, Cleophas. "An investigation into the patterns of child sexual abuse and victim-perpetrator relationships among survivors of child sexual abuse at a university." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2005. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the extent, pattern and forms of child sexual abuse amongst university studentsto investigate the degree of sexual coercion
to examine victim-perpetrator relationships
to determine the extent to which students are bothered by the event at the time of completing the Early Sexual Experiences Checklist
to establish the age of the student at the time the event occurred and also the age of the other person involved when the event occurred
and to determine the frequency of the coercive event.
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Frahm, Ole. "Genealogie des Holocaust : Art Spiegelmans Maus - a survivor's tale /." München [u.a.] : Fink, 2006. http://deposit.ddb.de/cgi-bin/dokserv?id=2637876&prov=M&dok_var=1&dok_ext=htm.
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Urban, Susanne. "„I was separated from my family … never heard a word from them again“ Frühe Erinnerungen von Child Survivors." HATiKVA e.V. – Die Hoffnung Bildungs- und Begegnungsstätte für Jüdische Geschichte und Kultur Sachsen, 2015. https://slub.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A34931.
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Decoster, Charlotte. "Jewish Hidden Children in Belgium during the Holocaust: A Comparative Study of Their Hiding Places at Christian Establishments, Private Families, and Jewish Orphanages." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2006. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5468/.
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This thesis compares the different trauma received at the three major hiding places for Jewish children in Belgium during the Holocaust: Christian establishments, private families, and Jewish orphanages. Jewish children hidden at Christian establishments received mainly religious trauma and nutritional, sanitary, and medical neglect. Hiding with private families caused separation trauma and extreme hiding situations. Children staying at Jewish orphanages lived with a continuous fear of being deported, because these institutions were under constant supervision of the German occupiers. No Jewish child survived their hiding experience without receiving some major trauma that would affect them for the rest of their life. This thesis is based on video interviews at Shoah Visual History Foundation and Blum Archives, as well as autobiographies published by hidden children.
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Altomonte, Jenna A. "The Postmemory Paradigm: Christian Boltanski's Second-Generation Archive." Ohio : Ohio University, 2009. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1244047774.
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Gordon, Vicki Chaya. "The experience of being a hidden child survivor of the holocaust /." Connect to thesis, 2002. http://eprints.unimelb.edu.au/archive/00000741.
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Watson, Cortland L. "Very Young Child Survivors of Parent Suicide: Perspectives on Children's Literature for Bibliotherapy." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2021. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/9005.
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The death of a parent by suicide is especially traumatic. Researchers estimate the number of children in the United States annually who experience their parent's suicide ranges from 7,000 to 30,000. These child survivors experience more complicated grief as compared to children bereaved by a parent's non-suicidal death. In particular, very young children have difficulty understanding that their parent completed suicide. Across time they struggle with confusion and intense emotions associated with their parent's suicide. Due to the stigma associated with suicide, feelings of guilt, and intense grief, surviving family members avoid talking about the suicide. Young children are often confused and suffer in silence with limited understanding about who the deceased parent was and why the parent completed suicide. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven adults, who as young children experienced the death of their father by suicide. All participants reported being five years old or younger at the time of the suicide. Participants explained how they found out about the suicide; how they developed an understanding of their deceased father across the years; and how they developed memories of their father, largely dependent on others' stories and reported details. At the conclusion of the interviews, participants were offered nine children's picture books. Participants self-selected books from these nine books and offered their impressions about how these books may or may not be helpful for young child survivors of parent suicide. Their reactions to the books are discussed in relationship to their personal stories and lived experiences. Their reactions have implications for how potential books must be carefully selected, making considerations in light of the child's unique experiences. Participants' responses highlighted the importance of attachment issues, the challenges of forming a connection to the deceased loved one with limited memories of their parent. Ultimately, survivors' perceptions and experiences are tied to the challenges of navigating Worden's (1996) tasks of grief. Implications for applied practice include considering how to use children's literature to open and encourage communication, allowing children to ask questions about the suicide; supporting young children in accepting the reality of their parent's death; facing the grief and pain with the support of loved ones; adapting to changes in their life's trajectory due to their father's suicide and adapting to altered family relationships; and building memories of the deceased loved one, and when possible, ensuring healthy attachment to the deceased parent.
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Regehr, Lindsay Jacalyn. "Paraprofessional Counselors' Perceptions of Storybooks to Facilitate Children's Communication Following Parental Suicide." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2018. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/7715.
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A parent's death it is one of the most stressful and traumatic events in a child's life (Guldin et al., 2015; Worden, 1996, 2008). In particular, when bereavement is linked to a parent's suicide, children face unique challenges and are more vulnerable to potentially negative outcomes (Brent, Melhem, Donohoe, & Walker, 2009; Haine, Ayers, Sandler, & Wolchik, 2008; Pitman, Osborn, King, & Erlangsen, 2014; Young et al., 2012). Although many factors influence children's recovery following a parent's suicide, the surviving parent's emotional stability and emotional availability to support their children are of critical importance. Additionally, negative outcomes are often linked to unhealthy patterns of grief, such as avoidance and blame (Ratnarajah & Schofield, 2008), social isolation, closed communication (not talking about the suicide), and secrets kept within the family (Cerel, Jordan, & Duberstein, 2008). Furthermore, society's stigmatization of suicide impedes survivors' emotional healing (Mitchell et al., 2006). In recent years, researchers have consistently shown the success of bibliotherapy in helping increase children's and parents' understanding and communication about death. However, this efficacy has not been demonstrated specifically with grief related to suicide. No bibliotherapy-related research specifically addresses children's grief associated with a parent's suicide. Addressing this lack of research, a focus group study was conducted to obtain paraprofessional counselors' opinions about which type of story would be most effective in supporting this unique population of child survivors. We sought participants' (n=5) perceptions regarding which specific criteria should be considered when selecting child-appropriate reading materials (picture books) for bibliotherapy. We focused on the purpose of opening communication with young children (ages 4—8-years old) following their parent's suicide. The following summary and recommendations are based on participants' input. Following a parent's suicide, participants emphasized the critical need to individualize treatment to fit the unique needs of the child. Participants repeatedly stressed the need to know the child-the circumstances surrounding the suicide and the child's specific situation. They also recommended that counselors should strive to find books that fit the child's individual needs; books need to be forthright and honest in their portrayal of suicide; and stories need to show a way forward, provide hope, and assure the child that that they are not alone. Participants endorsed suicide-specific books, indicating that these books tended to be best for helping the child talk about the suicide and their grief. As a foundation for conversation with the child, participants noted the importance of children's books that helped identify and address specific emotions. Additionally, participants cautioned adults to avoid sharing stories that included ambiguous and unresolved issues, as children needed stories that offered closure and directly taught effective coping strategies. Future research is recommended to further explore the efficacy of children's picture books that were endorsed by this study's focus group. It is important to assess child survivors' and surviving parents' perceptions of these stories and the effectiveness of stories in opening communication about the deceased parent's suicide. Additionally, future research needs to investigate licensed counseling professionals' perceptions of children's picture books, specifically their perception of the story's capacity to open communication and provide adaptive grief support to child survivors. Additionally, longitudinal research should focus on the long term effectiveness of sharing carefully selected stories to facilitate healthy grieving patterns in child survivors.
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Allen-Kelly, Kandie. "Steel Magnolias' healing journeys [manuscript] : rural women speak of transforming their lives after the experience of childhood sexual assault." Connect to this title online, 2002. http://dlibrary.acu.edu.au/digitaltheses/public/adt-acuvp25072005.16/index.html.
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Stigall, A. Nicole stigall. "Utilizing Sonographic Measurements to Assess Abdominal Adiposity." The Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu15433176681854.
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後藤, ひとみ, and Hitomi Goto. "Cancer mortality among atomic bomb survivors exposed as children." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2237/20418.
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Garcia, Michael Isaac. "Emotional and behavioral late effects in pediatric oncology survivors." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2010-12-2570.
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The most common form of childhood cancer is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Patients treated for ALL may experience short- and long-term physiological and cognitive effects due to treatment. However, delayed emotional and behavioral effects in pediatric survivors, as well as risk-factors that may make them more susceptible to developing problems with psychological and behavioral functioning are less understood. Studies investigating pediatric survivors have demonstrated that negative emotional and behavioral late effects can and do occur (Hobbie et al., 2000; Buizer et al. 2006; Novakovic et al., 1996; Mulhern, Wasserman, Friedman, & Fairclough, 1989), and it has been purported that survivors experience higher rates of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem (Koocher, O’Malley, Gogan, & Foster, 1980; Kazak, 1994). Anxiety in particular, has been identified as one of the longest lasting psychological sequelae of cancer (Kazak, 1994). Still, the data on long-term psychological sequelae is mixed, with some studies suggesting healthy, long-term, psychological adjustment (Brown et al., 1992; Fritz, Williams & Amylon, 1988; Greenberg, Kazak, & Meadows, 1989).
This pilot study attempted to investigate emotional and behavioral late effects of cancer as reported by survivors and their caregivers on the Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2). This study also investigated potential risk factors that made it more likely to develop emotional and behavioral late-effects. This study hypothesized that females, those undergoing high intensity chemotherapy, and those starting chemotherapy at an earlier age, would report significantly more internalizing and externalizing problems. Analysis revealed significant differences in reporting of anxiety, depression, attention and hyperactivity symptoms combined based on the age when treatment started. No other significant findings were uncovered; however, in an effort to provide directions for future research, patterns in the data were examined by comparing overall means on BASC-2 subscales. For example, females reported more hyperactive symptoms than males. In general, individuals who started treatment at younger ages reported more difficulty with emotional and behavioral functioning. Additionally, males and females adaptive behavior fell within normal limits. Overall, no BASC-2 mean scores were in the at-risk or clinically significant range of impairment suggesting adequate emotional, behavioral and adaptive functioning overall.text
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Lurie, Liane Natalie. "The politics of memory: the role of the children of Holocaust survivors." Diss., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1695.
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The Holocaust represented humanities first confrontation with unparalleled destruction and evil unchecked. It continues to impact upon the lives of survivors, their children- the second generation- and generations thereafter. The study aimed to provide the second generation with a voice. Their roles within their respective family systems and the impact of the Holocaust upon them are explored.
The theoretical framework is social constructionism. One-on-one in-depth interviews were conducted with three adults whose parent/s are survivors. The manner of analysis was `Hermeneutic.'
The participants' narratives took the form of interview transcripts. These were analysed and themed by the researcher. Themes that repeated themselves were elaborated upon and later linked with the available literature.
The researcher hopes that the dissertation will contribute to existing research on the multigenerational effects of trauma in relation to familial and individual roles and memory.Psychology
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Gordon, Vicki. "The experience of being a hidden child survivor of the holocaust." 2002. http://repository.unimelb.edu.au/10187/2875.
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Child survivors of the Holocaust have only recently been recognized as a distinguishable group of individuals who survived the war with a different experience to the older survivors. This thesis focuses on a specific group of child survivors, those who survived by going into hiding. In hiding, some remained "visible" by hiding within convents, orphanages or with Christian families. Others were physically hidden and had to disappear from sight. Most children often combined these two experiences in their hiding.The intent of this study was to explore the experience of these hidden children using Giorgi’s empirical phenomenological methodology and to gain a richer understanding of the nature of this experience. Phenomenological analyses of the recorded and transcribed interviews of 11 child survivors were conducted and organized into meaning units which subsequently yielded situated structures from which the general structures evolved.
These analyses revealed that the defining moment of being hidden for these children was the suppression of their identities as Jews. By being hidden, they had to deny the essence of their core selves, including their names, family details and connections to others in an effort to conceal their Jewishness. Other structures to emerge as part of hiding were the pervading fear which enveloped their entire experience in hiding and the sense of suspended normality during this period, which sometimes extended over a period of years. A "cut-offness" and personality constriction seemed to be present throughout the descriptions of these children and appears to have developed as a method of coping with the trauma of their childhood. Overlaying all of this were general insecurities about the capriciousness of the war and the contextual specifics of their actual hiding places to which each child had to adjust. Connections/relationships to another person seemed to be highly significant in the dynamics of the everyday during the experience of hiding and often shaped some of the psychological and emotional experiences of hiddenness.
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"The After Generations: Legacies and Life Stories of Children and Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors." Doctoral diss., 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.15951.
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abstract: The Holocaust and the effects it has had upon witnesses has been a topic of study for nearly six decades; however, few angles of research have been conducted relating to the long-term effects of the Holocaust upon the children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors--the After Generations. The After Generations are considered the proof--the living legacies--that their parents and grandparents survived. Growing up with intimate knowledge of the atrocities that occurred during the Holocaust, members of the After Generations not only carry with them their family's story, but also their own vicarious experience(s) of trauma. From this legacy comes a burden of responsibility to those who perished, their survivor parents/grandparents, the stories that were shared, as well as to future generations. Using grounded theory method, this study not only explores the long-term effects of the Holocaust upon members of the After Generations, but what it means to responsibly remember the stories from the Holocaust, as well as how individuals might ethically represent such stories/memories. Findings that developed out of an axial analysis of interview transcripts and journal writing, as well as the later development of a performance script, are embodied in a manner that allows the actual language and experiences of the participants to be collectively witnessed both symbolically and visually. Through their desire to remember, members of the After Generations demonstrate how they plan to carry on traditions, live lives that honor those that came before them, and maintain hope for the future. In so doing, the stories shared reveal the centrality of the Holocaust in the lives of members of the After Generations through their everyday choices to responsibly and actively remember through their art, writings, life-work, as well as from within their work in their local communities. Such acts of remembrance are important to the education of others as well as to the construction and maintenance of the After Generations' identities. The representation of these voices acts as a reminder of how hatred and its all-consuming characteristics can affect not only the person targeted, but multiple generations, as well.Dissertation/Thesis
Ph.D. Communication 2012