Social Thought
Volume 19, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 77-89

Refugee children in Africa: Psychological consequences of displacement (Article)

Bryant S. , Ahearn F.L., Jr.
  • a Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Social Work, Northern Virginia Campus, 2990 Telstar Court, Falls Church, VA, United States
  • b The Catholic University of America, National Catholic School of Social Service, Shahan Hall, Washington, DC, 20064, United States

Abstract

Within the context of expanding refugee populations world-wide, a comprehensive model for understanding refugee children is presented with a focus on the refugee experience of African children. The model addresses the psychological consequences of displacement utilizing the concepts of trauma and stress, social and emotional supports, loss and bereavement and coping and adaptation. This article stresses the urgent need for involvement of the social work profession in relieving the suffering of the displaced children of Africa. © 1999 by The Haworth Press, Inc.

Author Keywords

Refugee populations Refugee experience African children Displaced children Refugee children

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85010502835&doi=10.1080%2f15426432.1999.9960252&partnerID=40&md5=2e721c5ed7cf1d578e57618b64319af8
DOI: 10.1080/15426432.1999.9960252
ISSN: 0099183X
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English