The Impact of Community Engaged Learning and Narrative Persuasion on Student Attitudes towards the Death Penalty
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| Title: | The Impact of Community Engaged Learning and Narrative Persuasion on Student Attitudes towards the Death Penalty |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Thomas R. Wagner, Jared S. Vornhagen, Grant Zentmeyer, Maria Vassanelli |
| Source: | Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education. 2025 20:18-31. |
| Availability: | University of Louisiana System. 1201 North Third Street Suite 7-300. Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Tel: 337-482-1015; Fax: 337-482-5374; e-mail: service@louisiana.edu; Web site: http://journals.sfu.ca/jslhe/index.php/jslhe |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Attitude Change, Student Attitudes, Personal Narratives, College Seniors, Capstone Experiences, Death, Criminals, Punishment, Advocacy, Intention, Program Effectiveness |
| ISSN: | 2162-6685 |
| Abstract: | Attitude change on the death penalty is a highly relevant issue to both legal and public policy actors. The current study adopted a novel approach to student attitude change with exposure to first-person narratives through community engaged learning. Senior capstone students (n = 28) completed projects on the death penalty. Students submitted four journal reflection entries in three-week intervals, which captured attitude change and learning experiences over time. Coders examined 119,522 words and conducted thematic analysis. Participants who connected with a narrative experienced a significant reduction in death penalty support and increased advocacy intentions, attitude strength, and subject knowledge. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1480935 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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