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Cognitive evaluation in unaccompanied refugee children: a systematic review
Dienifer Katrine Chierici1, Amer Cavalheiro Hamdan1
1Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
Summary
This review found that memory and attention are frequently studied cognitive functions in unaccompanied refugee children, often linked to trauma symptoms. However, inconsistent assessment methods raise concerns about the reliability of current findings.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Unaccompanied refugee children face unique stressors impacting cognitive development.
- Existing literature explores cognitive alterations in this vulnerable population.
- Understanding these alterations is crucial for targeted support.
Approach:
- Systematic literature search across major databases (Web of Science, PsycInfo, Scopus, PubMed).
- Inclusion of articles in any language and publication year.
- Quality assessment using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and adherence to Prospero protocol.
Key Points:
- Memory and attention are primary cognitive domains investigated.
- Cognitive alterations are frequently associated with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
- Significant inconsistencies exist in cognitive assessment methodologies.
Conclusions:
- Current cognitive data validity is questionable due to poorly adapted assessment tools.
- There is a need for culturally sensitive and validated cognitive assessments for refugee children.
- Further research with rigorous methodology is required to accurately understand cognitive profiles.
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