@article{ref1,
title="The subjective experiences and reactions of kindergarten children during and after a  period of continuous missile attacks",
journal="Journal of child and adolescent trauma",
year="2020",
author="Paryente, Bilha and Kalush, Michal Gatenio",
volume="13",
number="4",
pages="481-492",
abstract="The current study focused on kindergarten children's coping strategies after trauma  and PTSD resulting from exposure to emergency situations during the summer of 2014,  when their town was under continuous missile attacks, in the south west part of  Israel near the Gaza Strip. The study explored children's trauma by interviewing 150  kindergarten children (ages 4-6). We sought to present the children's voice and  understand their point of view, their subjective experiences, and their ways of  coping with traumatic situations. The interviews revealed that during and following  the period of continuous missile attacks, the participants experienced fear and  panic caused mainly by the strong and surprising noise of the alarm sirens, as well  as difficulty sleeping. Engaging in activities, such as racing to and playing in the  shelter, helped them cope with the fear. Furthermore, the presence of caregiving  adults who provided calming information and emotional support helped the children's  ability to cope with their anxiety.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1936-1521",
doi="10.1007/s40653-019-00298-6",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40653-019-00298-6"
}