Bibliotherapy for Children Coping with a Loved One's Military Deployment: What do Children's Books Tell Us?

摘要: Bibliotherapy for Children Coping with a Loved One’s Military Deployment: What do Children’s Books Tell Us? Aimee N. Tubbs Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education, BYU Educational Specialist This study extracted descriptive information analyzed content in 23 children’s books related to military deployment using coding instrument entitled, “Military Coding Instrument Books,” developed this study. Additionally, the from was compared themes found current research literature. The were not as racially diverse population. black children are underrepresented only 8% having characters 16.9% population active duty service. most prevalent response loved one described is sadness 65% describing response. Finding ways keep main character deployed person connected coping strategy (82%). A surprising find that pride person’s service some although it All phases exception reintegration. No addressed important phase deployment. Information analysis will assist parents, educators mental health professionals selecting bibliotherapy use align unique circumstances characteristics children. presented also inform encourage publishers seek out publish more adequately meet demographics experiences faced by