Geographies of Palestinian Children and Families: A Critical Review of the Research and a Future Research Agenda

Abstract

While the field of children's geographies continues to grow, the subfield of geographies of children affected by political violence is still in its formative stages. There is even less research using a geographical approach to the experiences of Palestinian children. Although the launch of numerous studies focusing on Palestinian children promises new insights into the needs of this specific population, there are still notable gaps in the body of research. This chapter critically explores the current state of knowledge pertaining to Palestinian children organized around three areas: research methods, unit of analysis, and topical focus. After highlighting key contributions and existing gaps, the review concludes with recommendations for future research directions.