Moments of Connection: Cultivating Empathy Between Parties in Conflict Using Role Play

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dc.contributor.advisorHirsch, Susan F.
dc.contributor.authorCerasani, Gina
dc.creatorCerasani, Gina
dc.date.accessioned2016-04-19T19:28:27Z
dc.date.available2016-04-19T19:28:27Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractEmpathy is central to many conflict resolution processes, but the concept has not been adequately described in the field. This dissertation investigates processes of cultivating empathy by examining structured classroom role-play activities which have been found to increase participants' empathy. The qualitative study focuses on undergraduate students' participation in role-plays about conflicts related to the practice of mountaintop mining in Appalachian communities. Components of the role-plays that cultivated empathy were discovered through interviews with students, observations during role-plays, review of audio and video recordings of the role-plays, students' reflection papers, and pre and post testing.
dc.format.extent245 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1920/10163
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsCopyright 2015 Gina Cerasani
dc.subjectPeace studies
dc.subjectEducation
dc.subjectConflict resolution
dc.subjectEducation
dc.subjectEmpathy
dc.subjectPedagogy
dc.subjectRole play
dc.subjectSimulation
dc.titleMoments of Connection: Cultivating Empathy Between Parties in Conflict Using Role Play
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.disciplineConflict Analysis and Resolution
thesis.degree.grantorGeorge Mason University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral

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