Identification of a dominant defence mechanism for children in their middle childhood in dealing with fear
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Authors
Lord, Jodi Ann
Issue Date
2009-02
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Childhood , Defence mechanisms , Coping mechanisms , Fear
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Abstract
Although fear is an integral part of normal human functioning, it is important to obtain knowledge of children’s normative fear and defence mechanism in order for parents and caregivers to understand and contribute towards mediating potentially stressful experiences of children in their care.
This combined qualitative and quantitative study aimed to identify a dominant defence mechanism for children in their middle childhood in dealing with fear. In order to reach the aim of this study a conceptual framework was done exploring terms central to this study including: development in middle childhood, fear, coping mechanisms and defence mechanisms. Miller and Dollard’s learning theory as a theoretical perspective was applied to the study. Interviews were conducted with eleven children in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. The data was analyzed and several findings were identified and explored. Implications, limitations as well as suggestions are part of the concluding chapter of the report.
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Citation
Lord, Jodi Ann (2009) Identification of a dominant defence mechanism for children in their middle childhood in dealing with fear, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2674>