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Adolescents and nuclear arms issues.

A M Sheffet1, H M Zutz, J A Titelbaum

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103-2757.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Adolescents widely fear nuclear war, with many expecting destruction and death. Most surveyed students doubted long-term survival or the effectiveness of civil defense measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Peace and Conflict Studies

Background:

  • The pervasive nuclear threat raises concerns about adolescent psychological responses.
  • Understanding youth perspectives on nuclear war is crucial for public health and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and nature of anxiety regarding nuclear war among high school students.
  • To investigate adolescents' expectations about nuclear war outcomes and survival.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale survey was conducted among 10,720 high school students in New Jersey, USA.
  • Data collected included student anxiety levels, expectations of war, and perceived survival chances.

Main Results:

  • Half of the students experienced anxiety about accidental war and expected a nuclear blast.
  • One-fifth anticipated their own death, and most believed the U.S. would be destroyed.
  • Students generally lacked faith in long-term survival or civil defense effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescents exhibit significant fear and pessimism regarding nuclear war and its aftermath.
  • These widespread anxieties suggest a need for psychological support and realistic threat assessment education.
  • Concerns about nuclear threat are uniform across diverse socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.

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