@article{ref1,
title="Exploration of witnessing community violence and recent death on child behavioural outcomes",
journal="Journal of child and adolescent mental health",
year="2021",
author="McIntosh, Doneila and Tate, Allan D. and Berge, Jerica M.",
volume="33",
number="1-3",
pages="42-54",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Researchers are increasingly interested in understanding potentially traumatic experiences in children's lives, such as witnessing community violence (WCV) and the recent death of a close family member or friend. These experiences can be distressing and have adverse effects on children's psychological and behavioural adjustment, including externalising behaviours and internalising symptoms.<br><br>METHODology: This paper reports the results of an exploratory study aimed to address knowledge gaps, particularly among children aged 5-9 years (n = 1 283), by examining the associations between WCV, recent death, and child behavioural outcomes. Additionally, the study explores the potential moderating roles of peer support and family functioning.<br><br>FINDINGS: The results indicate significant associations between WCV, recent death, and child behaviours.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings underscore the important need for future research to examine the impact of WCV and recent death on children ages 5-9 years.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1728-0583",
doi="10.2989/17280583.2023.2270724",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/17280583.2023.2270724"
}