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Terrorism and resilience: adolescents' and teachers' responses to September 11, 2001
Illene C Noppe1, Lloyd D Noppe, Denise Bartell
1Human Development, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311, USA. noppei@uwgb.edu
Abstract:
This study examined the impact of terrorism on adolescents, who may be resolving developmental issues regarding their vulnerability to death. Approximately 4 months after the September 11th attacks, a survey was given to 973 Upper Midwest adolescents and teachers. Quantitative analyses indicated that adolescents (especially girls) were frightened and upset but also used many coping strategies. Qualitative analyses suggested that adolescents were angry as well as tired of hearing about the events. Teachers discussed the attack's historical significance, student safety, and a desire to resume "normalcy." Adolescence resilience was seen by the making of a coherent narrative of September 11th and by focusing on their daily living.
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