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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
Notes
- Abstract:
- Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a pilgrimage to a Vietnam Veterans War Memorial on levels of stress and anxiety experienced by Vietnam veterans suffering with PTSD. Quantify any abreactions and provide better treatment options. This study was designed to obtain and measure data scientifically. This study symbiotically incorporated prior informal research with empirical research using a veterans reunion and a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The “Wall” for imaginal flooding and direct therapeutic exposure. Evidence of the value of the experience of this abreaction and change in the veteran provides therapists with another avenue or tool to help clients move forward into a better place. Method: A Quasi-Experimental Research Design Model incorporating a pre-test/post-test assessment tool will be used to gather data for this study. The design for this Study includes the objective of obtaining sixty (60) participants total to be placed in either an experimental group or the control group. Each group will consist of thirty participants. A pre-test/post-test assessment tool was used to gather the data scientifically and to reduce the threats to validity. Major Findings: Independent sample t-tests indicate a pilgrimage to a Vietnam veterans reunion and visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The Wall” had reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety. Simple t-tests indicate a pilgrimage “The Wall” yields a significant difference in test scores when compared to a control group. The results of this study confirm a positive relationship between a pilgrimage to a Vietnam veterans reunion that includes visits to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The Wall,” and the reduction of levels of stress and anxiety. The participants of the experimental group who attended the reunion and visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The Wall” were significantly lower in PCL-M scores for levels of stress and anxiety in comparison to the participants of the control group who attended the reunion, but did not visit “The Wall.” These results are encouraging to individuals who are experiencing hyper-aroused levels of stress and anxiety resulting from their PTSD. These results of this study are also meaningful for mental health providers and medical professionals.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2007.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-81).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Kenneth Vehec. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- DS559.72.V44 2007_VehecKenneth ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- DS559.72.V44 2007 ( lcc )
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