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<p>In the Groningen region of the Netherlands, residents are exposed to relatively small-scale seismic activity induced by man-made natural gas extraction which can be defined as a chronic small-scale disaster. Much is known about the effects of large-scale earthquakes, but the effects of small-scale earthquakes are under-researched. In this study, we want to explore the experiences of children aged 6–12 years regarding the consequences of these small-scale earthquakes on their living environment, well-being and needs. We interviewed 24 children (M = 8,8; SD = 1,5). In the interview we followed the phases of the episodic interview and the themes of child, family, school, village/neighbourhood and children’s needs were included. The interview transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis. Children have feelings of <i>anxiety</i> about the consequences of the earthquakes, they are confronted with the impact of it on their <i>social environment</i>. Children talked about the impact of the <i>restoration</i> of houses on their lives, the <i>support</i> and their lack of <i>trust</i> in the government to solve the problems. They also highlighted their <i>needs</i> for the future. The effects of chronic, human made, small-scale earthquakes in Groningen pose a threat to the well-being and living environment of children. These results show similarities with other small-scale disasters and the impact of small-scale earthquakes on the well-being and living environment of adolescents in Groningen.</p>

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‘I Would have an End to the Earthquakes and Gas Extraction’. A Qualitative Study Into Needs of Children Affected by Small Scale Earthquakes in the Netherlands

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    2026年4月21日

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  • Elianne A. Zijlstra,
  • Vera Nomden,
  • Mileen S. Cuijpers,
  • Hamed Seddighi,
  • Inge D.C. van Balkom,
  • Wendy J. Post

摘要

In the Groningen region of the Netherlands, residents are exposed to relatively small-scale seismic activity induced by man-made natural gas extraction which can be defined as a chronic small-scale disaster. Much is known about the effects of large-scale earthquakes, but the effects of small-scale earthquakes are under-researched. In this study, we want to explore the experiences of children aged 6–12 years regarding the consequences of these small-scale earthquakes on their living environment, well-being and needs. We interviewed 24 children (M = 8,8; SD = 1,5). In the interview we followed the phases of the episodic interview and the themes of child, family, school, village/neighbourhood and children’s needs were included. The interview transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis. Children have feelings of anxiety about the consequences of the earthquakes, they are confronted with the impact of it on their social environment. Children talked about the impact of the restoration of houses on their lives, the support and their lack of trust in the government to solve the problems. They also highlighted their needs for the future. The effects of chronic, human made, small-scale earthquakes in Groningen pose a threat to the well-being and living environment of children. These results show similarities with other small-scale disasters and the impact of small-scale earthquakes on the well-being and living environment of adolescents in Groningen.