Books Meant to Soothe Might Confuse: How Children’s Books about Death May Interfere with Learning

Poster Session IX

Keyword: Studying and Learning

Abstract: A content analysis of 166 children’s books about death examined the common content and context features, the extent to which those features co-occur, and how they correspond to research on children’s concepts of death. Overall, books were low in information and often included features that may interfere with learning.

• Anondah Saide (Presenting Author)
• Neuwirth Amanda (Author)
• Claville Allie (Author)
• Mlcak Liliana (Author)
• Schlesinger Molly (Author)