RT Article
T1 The experiences of short-term humanitarian aid workers in Haiti
JF Mental health, religion & culture
VO 18
IS 5
SP 319
OP 329
A1 Bennett, Mary Morrison
A1 Eberts, Stephanie
LA English
PB Taylor & Francis
YR 2015
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1838993312
AB A small group of humanitarian aid workers travelled to Port-au-Prince, Haiti six months after the 2010 earthquake to assist in recovery efforts at an orphanage. This study explores the experiences of these workers and how they coped with the challenges in Port-au-Prince. Participants kept a journal to record their daily experiences. A phenomenological methodology was used to analyse the data in this study. Themes included relationships and connections, faith/perspective, care of self and others, purpose, and perspective. Researchers concluded relief workers need more preparation and support during and after humanitarian trips as experiences significantly impact workers perspective of themselves and others.
K1 humanitarian aid workers
K1 relief work
K1 Self-care
K1 Spirituality
DO 10.1080/13674676.2015.1056119