Surviving and Thriving: An Introduction to Childhood and Youth Post-Disaster Recovery in the Context of the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010-2012
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2012
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School of Psychology, Massey University
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Abstract
Potentially traumatic experiences, such as disasters,
represent particularly complex experiences. While
generally agreed that adversity has definite effects
at a population level, the nature of these effects is
open to debate. Past research has tended to focus
on vulnerability and trauma. However, recent
research suggests that experiencing adversity
can sometimes be resolved in terms of enhanced
well-being, and capacities to adapt. The specific
focus of this paper is on children and youth, as
there has been minimal research on how models
of adaptation and accommodation in adults may
apply to young people. The study seeks to further
understanding of factors and processes that
promote positive coping, adaptation, and wellbeing.
It will examine adaptation using a study of
experience over the course of a recovery process. A
repeated measures approach will examine recovery
processes, including resilience and post-traumatic
growth. It is hoped that results will inform future
preparation for adversity, and increase support to
children and youth recovering from challenging
life experiences, including disasters.
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Keywords
Childhood recovery, Disaster, Post-traumatic growth, Resilience, Positive coping