Review of Children's conceptions of death Journal Article
| Author: | Adams, M. A. |
| Article Title: | Review of Children's conceptions of death |
| Abstract: | Reviews the book, Children's Conceptions of Death by Richard Lonetto (1980). Richard Lonetto explored the evolution of children's thoughts about death from the ages of three through twelve, and concludes with recommendations for the handling of this sensitive topic in order to assist children in their emotional growth. Throughout the book, Lonetto's careful attention to the experiences of the children is fascinating and engaging. The use of drawings and transcriptions of conversations clearly elucidate his points. He gives a comprehensive review of the literature with references fully noted. The reviewer found this book enlightening, interesting, and useful to me in my understanding of children; it is unfortunate that more attention could not have been given to the experiences of sick children, as they seem to have a heightened sensitivity to the issues discussed. This book is timelv and relevant, and would be a worthwhile-addition to the libraries of educators, mental health professionals. and hospitals. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Keywords: | mental health; careful attention; emotional growth; heightened sensitivity; child sick experiences |
| Journal Title: | American Journal of Orthopsychiatry |
| Volume: | 51 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0002-9432 |
| Publisher: | American Orthopsychiatric Association, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1981-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 172 |
| End Page: | 173 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | Peer Reviewed Journal: 2013-42790-022 |
| DOI: | 10.1037/h0098791 |
| PROVIDER: | Ovid Technologies |
| PROVIDER: | psycinfo |
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| Notes: | Source: PsycINFO |
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