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Abstract
Natural disasters are stressful to individuals, families, and communities on multiple levels. In the aftermath the stress of rebuilding homes and lives can make it difficult for caregivers to adequately support their children and family. Studies have shown that parental mental health and wellbeing is a protective factor against negative psychological sequelae in children. The current study assessed (N = 106) parents who participated in the Journey of Hope workshop after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Christchurch New Zealand in February, 2011. Paired Samples T-tests indicate statistically significant gains (p < .05) in knowledge and reductions in stress after the workshop. Parents were more able to identify: (1) social supports in their community, (2) the ability to identify signs of stress and how stress affects their body, (3) how to cope with stress, and (4) a more positive outlook for the future.
自然灾害在众多层面上都对个人、家庭和社区造成了压力。自然灾害之后，重建家园、重新生活的压力使得看护者无法给予他们的孩子和家庭充分的支持。研究显示，父母良好的精神状态是预防儿童心理后遗症的一个因素。本研究对2011年2月新西兰克里斯车池6.3级地震后参加“希望”工作坊的106位家长做了评估。配对T检验在统计上显示了工作坊之后知识的大幅提高（p﹤.05）和压力的减少。家长1）更能发现社区中的支持者；2）更能辨别压力的征兆，更了解压力如何影响身体；3）更能应对压力；4）对未来的态度更为积极。