Resilience in Children Survivors of Armed Conflict: a Systematic Scoping Review of Risk and Protective Factors

Fayaz, Irfan (2026) Resilience in Children Survivors of Armed Conflict: a Systematic Scoping Review of Risk and Protective Factors. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma. pp. 1-16. ISSN 1936-153X (In Press)

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Abstract

This systematic review explores the existing literature on resilience in children who have survived trauma from armed conflict. The review follows 5 stages of Arksey and O’Malley’s framework of a scoping review; papers published between 2000 and 2025 were searched using PsychINFO, PubMed, ProQuest, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Approximately 1097 articles were initially identified and evaluated in the preliminary search using the identified keywords. Of those retrieved, 19 met the criteria and were included, integrating the findings from 16 quantitative and 03 qualitative studies. The findings suggest that despite going through trauma from armed conflict exposure, the children experience resilience. Further findings suggest family and caregiver-related risks, psychological and emotional challenges, environmental and social stressors, behavioral and developmental concerns as risk factors for resilience and Family and Community Support, Psychological and Emotional Strengths, Social and Interpersonal Resources, Spiritual and Cultural Influences, Personal Growth and Future Orientation as protective factors for resilience in children. Implications for practice, policy, and future directions are discussed.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Children | Armed conflict | Trauma | Resilience | Community | Review
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > Clinical Psychology
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences
Depositing User: Mr. Luckey Pathan
Date Deposited: 12 Feb 2026 11:33
Last Modified: 12 Feb 2026 11:33
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00828-z
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/10899

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