The post‐war generation remembers: A mixed‐method study exploring children’s attitudes towards World War II commemoration
Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study investigated how children, a post‐war generation without direct connection to war, relate to the commemoration of World War II (WWII). Seven group interviews were held among pupils in the Netherlands, aged 9 to 18 (n = 55) and, subsequently, questionnaires were administered to other pupils (n = 374). Results revealed that children are affected by the collective narrative of WWII, and connect to commemoration on a social and emotional level. Comprehension, tangibility, inclusiveness and a right atmosphere are key elements to appreciate a commemoration. Insights from this study may help societies practice more appealing remembrances with post‐war generations.
Source: Children & Society
DOI: 10.1111/chso.12531
Institutions: Utrecht University, Arq Psychotrauma Expert Group
Language: English
Subfield: Cultural Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4200575491