Reentry Program Impact on Missionary Kid Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: A Three-Year Study

• Published in: Journal of psychology and theology Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 128 - 140
• Main Authors: Davis, Pamela S, Suarez, Elisabeth C, Crawford, Nancy A, Rehfuss, Mark C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: La Mirada Sage Publications Ltd. (UK) 22.06.2013; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Americans abroad; Americans in foreign countries; Anxiety; Care and treatment; Childhood stress (Psychology); Children; Depression (Mood disorder); Depression, Mental; Family; Intervention (Psychology); Missionaries; Psychological aspects; Repatriation; Social aspects; Stress in children; United States

Missionary Kids (MKs) are included in a broader population known as Third Culture Kids, children who are raised outside of their parents' home country. This cross-cultural upbringing provides many benefits but also presents challenges upon repatriation to the passport country. This study utiliz...