TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Exploration of witnessing community violence and recent death on child behavioural outcomes
JO  - Journal of child and adolescent mental health
A1  - McIntosh, Doneila
A1  - Tate, Allan D.
A1  - Berge, Jerica M.
SP  - 42
EP  - 54
VL  - 33
IS  - 1-3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1728-0583
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/17280583.2023.2270724
ID  - ref1
ER  -