This article explores the effects of political violence on children and young people in
Northern Ireland. The article begins with a brief historical account of the Northern Irish …

Throughout the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, concern has been expressed for
the generations that have grown up against a backdrop of political violence. Despite the …

When the conflict in Northern Ireland erupted over 30 years ago many voiced concern at the
implications for children and young people. In the early years many looked to US experience …

While Northern Ireland experiences relative peace and political stability, its violent past is
normalized in murals and commemorations, the language and posturing of opposition …

The stories of the schoolchildren who participated in this study demonstrate that the conflict
in Northern Ireland is more than a religious conflict; it is about economic, political, historical …

1347 ICR book 3 Page 1 The Impact of Political Conflict on Children in Northern Ireland
Marie Smyth with Marie Therese Fay, Emily Brough and Jennifer Hamilton The Impact of P …

Since the start of the current troubles, Northern Ireland's children have been the focus of
much media attention. Variously portrayed as innocent victims of adult violence or unwitting …

Abstract The conflict in Northern Ireland is at its most basic a struggle between those who
wish to see Northern Ireland remain part of the United Kingdom and those who wish to see …

This report presents the findings of a detailed study of the experiences and perspectives of
children aged 3-11 years in Belfast. Based upon in-depth interviews it outlines and explains …

This article reviews the work of psychologists in Northern Ireland as applied to various
aspects of the ongoing political conflict. Three major research strands are identified:(a) …