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Researching the Oklahoma City bombing
1Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola 32514-5751, USA.
Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Researchers can find comprehensive information on the Oklahoma City bombing by using a multidatabase search strategy. Accessing popular and news files alongside scholarly databases is recommended for thorough disaster research.
Area of Science:
- Disaster research
- Emergency management
- Terrorism studies
Background:
- The Oklahoma City bombing is a significant event requiring extensive research.
- Previous research on disasters, emergencies, and terrorism may be fragmented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a literature retrieval strategy for researchers studying the Oklahoma City bombing.
- To guide investigators in conducting comprehensive reviews of disaster and terrorism research.
Main Methods:
- A multidatabase search strategy is proposed.
- Utilizing "popular" and "news" files is suggested for accessing current information.
Main Results:
- A multidatabase approach enhances the comprehensiveness of literature retrieval.
- Popular and news sources offer valuable contemporary data on the bombing.
Conclusions:
- A systematic, multidatabase literature search is crucial for in-depth research on the Oklahoma City bombing.
- Integrating diverse information sources, including news and popular media, provides a more complete understanding of such events.