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Factors Associated with Resilience in Children During a Disaster: A Scoping Review
Roxanna Shabahang1, Ana-Sofia Arena1, Irene Navis2
1Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|March 10, 2025
Summary
Social and emotional support are vital for children
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Disaster Mental Health
- Resilience Research
Background:
- Children and adolescents are uniquely vulnerable to the psychological impacts of disasters.
- Understanding resilience factors is critical for developing effective support strategies.
- Existing literature on disaster-affected children's resilience requires comprehensive mapping.
Approach:
- Conducted a scoping review of literature from 2002-2023.
- Searched major databases including PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Scopus.
- Thematically synthesized data from 16 selected studies focusing on children (0-18) impacted by disasters.
Key Points:
- Social support is a primary factor enhancing child resilience post-disaster.
- Strong family dynamics and community support networks are critical.
- Fewer mental health symptoms correlate with higher resilience.
- Adaptive behaviors were noted, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Socioeconomic status presents complex influences on resilience.
Conclusions:
- Social and emotional support are paramount for children's resilience after disasters.
- Targeted interventions can significantly improve outcomes for affected children.
- Future research should prioritize resilience interventions for vulnerable, lower socioeconomic populations.
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