TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of a group-based trauma recovery program in Gaza
T2 - Students' subjective experiences
AU - Barron, Ian
AU - Abdullah, Ghassan
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Internationally, evaluation of group-based trauma recovery programs has relied upon normative outcome measures, with no studies systematically analyzing children's subjective experience for program development. In contrast, the current study explored children's experience of a Gazan recovery program "in their own words." Twenty-four students (7-17 years) were randomly allocated to three focus groups. Analysis involved a quasi-qualitative thematic approach. Students indicated that the program provided a safe place for understanding trauma, managing emotions, and problem solving. A diversity of personal and school/community gains not normally assessed within outcome studies were reported. The study demonstrates the value of incorporating student experiences into program research/design.
AB - Internationally, evaluation of group-based trauma recovery programs has relied upon normative outcome measures, with no studies systematically analyzing children's subjective experience for program development. In contrast, the current study explored children's experience of a Gazan recovery program "in their own words." Twenty-four students (7-17 years) were randomly allocated to three focus groups. Analysis involved a quasi-qualitative thematic approach. Students indicated that the program provided a safe place for understanding trauma, managing emotions, and problem solving. A diversity of personal and school/community gains not normally assessed within outcome studies were reported. The study demonstrates the value of incorporating student experiences into program research/design.
U2 - 10.1080/15325024.2011.616733
DO - 10.1080/15325024.2011.616733
M3 - Article
SN - 1532-5024
VL - 17
SP - 187
EP - 199
JO - Journal of Loss and Trauma: International Perspectives on Stress and Coping
JF - Journal of Loss and Trauma: International Perspectives on Stress and Coping
IS - 2
ER -