Combat Related Stress on Learning in an Term Paper

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combat related stress on learning in an academic environment: a qualitative case study" by Kevin Peter Shea

Conflict and military conflict are inherited parts of life and the direct involvement in them creates high levels of stress. In 2010, Kevin Peter Shea added to the field of study on the stress effect of combat a new research endeavor which focused on the "incidence of stress in the lives of Army officers and its effects on their learning experiences" (Shea, 2010, p.2, 6).

The study was conducted on eleven students at the Army's Command and General Staff College; all students had previously participated in combat over an average period of 23 months and Shea sought to identify the effect of the stress generated from combat within an academic setting.

The methodology employed throughout the study was that of interviews with the eleven candidates, completed with interviews with other army personnel, such as an army psychiatrist, a psychologist or an army chaplain.

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The students and former combatants were interviewed to assess first hand their stress levels and the impacts on their lives and within their academic setting. The interviews with the other army personnel helped Shea create a more objective and informed image of the impact of the combat stress onto an academic setting.

Shea found that there were high levels of stress within the academic community of the eleven students, which revealed higher levels of anger, sleeplessness and alcohol consumption. These higher levels of stress were associated with transitions, dual enrollment social and family pressures, as well as a still ongoing stigmata on seeking mental support in army services.

Ultimately, the study was conducted in a qualitative manner in order to assess personal experiences and it does not use quantitative data to allow tests and generalizations. Nevertheless, it adds to the body of already existent literature with interesting findings that raise questions for further research......

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