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Children's literature: the death experience

V R Bowden

    Pediatric Nursing
    |January 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Children learn about death and dying through social and intellectual experiences. Analyzing 25 children's books reveals themes and beliefs children gain about mortality through reading.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child psychology
    • Pediatric sociology
    • Death education

    Background:

    • Children's understanding of death and dying develops through diverse life experiences.
    • Literature serves as a significant medium for children to explore complex concepts like mortality.
    • Previous research highlights the impact of social and psychological factors on children's grief and coping mechanisms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the themes, values, and beliefs conveyed in children's literature regarding death and dying.
    • To understand how children's books shape a child's perception of mortality.
    • To identify common narratives and lessons presented in children's books about death.

    Main Methods:

    • A qualitative review of 25 selected children's books focusing on themes of death and dying.
    • Content analysis of literary elements, character development, and narrative structure.
    • Thematic analysis to identify recurring values and beliefs presented to young readers.

    Main Results:

    • Children's books frequently address themes of loss, grief, remembrance, and the afterlife.
    • Common values include empathy, resilience, and the importance of family connections.
    • Beliefs presented range from secular acceptance of natural cycles to spiritual or religious interpretations of death.

    Conclusions:

    • Children's literature plays a crucial role in educating children about death and dying.
    • Thematic content in books influences children's social, psychological, and intellectual understanding of mortality.
    • Careful selection of books can support healthy coping and development in bereaved children.

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