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The effects of state terrorism and exile on indigenous Guatemalan refugee children: A mental...

Authors :
Miller, Kenneth E.
Source :
Child Development. Feb1996, Vol. 67 Issue 1, p89-106. 18p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Examines the mental health and psychosocial development of 58 Guatemalan Mayan Indian children in two refugee camps in Chiapas, Mexico. Background of the Guatemalan refugees in Chiapas; Refugee camps; Examination of children's understanding and feelings regarding their situation; Images of violence upon leaving Guatemala; Coping behavior of refugee children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00093920
Volume :
67
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Child Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9602271148
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1131688