Do We Feel For Our Soldiers?

Paper Summary:

The paper presents a research proposal designed to test empathy change after viewers watch a movie about the realities of war. The writer produces a problem statement, a short literature review, an explanation of method to be used and the way the data will be collected. The paper also notes the weaknesses of this study.

Outline:
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Literature Review
Methods
Data Collection
Participants
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The realities of war do not seem real to people when the war is halfway around the world. This lack of empathy on the part of society can create problems for returning soldiers as well as soldiers that are fighting the war currently. One of the things that helps boost morale in the war zone is for the soldiers to believe that their nation stands behind their efforts. Whether one believes in the war or not, the support for the soldiers has not been questioned since the beginning of the war, however, as people go about their daily lives they tend to forget that there are soldiers in desert areas being shot at every day. The empathy factor is often missing when it comes to Americans and the war."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cesarone, Bernard (1998) Television violence and children. Childhood Education
• Erwin, Philip G. (1997) Children's attitudes toward violence on television. The Journal of Psychology
• Jamil, Hikmet Nassar-McMillan, Sylvia C. (2004) The aftermath of the Gulf War:. mental health issues among Iraqi Gulf War veteran refugees in the United States.(Research) Journal of Mental Health Counseling;
• Kim, Stephen (1994) "Viewer discretion is advised": a structural approach to the issue of television violence. University of Pennsylvania Law Review
• Levy, Fran (2006) Dance movement as a way to help children affected by war.(Viewpoint) JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

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