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The Effects of a Natural Disaster on Academic Abilities and Social Behavior of School Children

Although most research has focused on adults, studies indicate that children also experience detrimental psychological effects as the result of natural disasters. The purpose of the present study was to determine if the tornado which struck Wichita Falls,, Texas, on April 10, 1979, had any negative effects on the academic performance or social behavior of school children. Three groups of students were studied: (a) victims of the tornado who suffered a significant loss, (b) observers of the disaster who did not suffer a significant loss, and (c) newcomers who arrived after the disaster. Achievement test scores, grades, and attendance over a 4-year period were studied. The overall results do not indicate significant differences among the three groups.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc662992
Date12 1900
CreatorsLittle, Brenda Stephens
ContributorsMartin, Sander, 1939-, Kooker, Earl W., Landreth, Garry L.
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formativ, 34 leaves, Text
CoverageUnited States - Texas - Wichita County - Wichita Falls
RightsPublic, Little, Brenda Stephens, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights

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