Terrorism and resilience: adolescents' and teachers' responses to September 11, 2001.

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8506890 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0748-1187 (Print) Linking ISSN: 07481187 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Death Stud

Publication: <1988- > : Washington, D.C. : Taylor and Francis
Original Publication: Washington, D.C. : Hemisphere Pub. Corp., c1985-

Adaptation, Psychological* ; Adolescent* ; Faculty* ; Stress, Psychological*; September 11 Terrorist Attacks/*psychology ; Students/*psychology ; Terrorism/*psychology; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Psychology, Adolescent ; Teaching ; United States

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.

Date Created: 20051122 Date Completed: 20060210 Latest Revision: 20141120

20231215

10.1080/07481180500348761

16296560