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Morale in Conflict: A Comparative Study on Soldiers’ Morale and the YMCA
Morale in Conflict: A Comparative Study on Soldiers’ Morale and the YMCA

Day and Time:
Wednesday: 12:00-12:50pm
Description:
This research contrasts the morale of soldiers and YMCA volunteers during World War I, investigating how differences in combat experience and certainty of faith influenced their mental resilience. Though both groups faced similar hardships, such as exposure to combat, resource scarcity, and loss of friends and family, YMCA volunteers typically exhibited higher morale than soldiers. This research argues that the unwavering dedication of YMCA volunteers, combined with their steadfast faith created consistent positive morale amongst the volunteers. This contrasted with the morale of the soldiers, whose morale often fluctuated under the stress of combat. Though the YMCA's efforts to boost soldiers' morale were largely successful, the soldiers’ ongoing exposure to trauma and uncertainty prevented them from achieving the morale seen among YMCA volunteers.
Faculty Sponsor:
Ian Delahanty
Location:
Campus Union (Dodge E&F Rooms)
Oral Presentation Type:
Conference Paper
Presentation Type:
Oral Presentation
Presenters:
Christina Scheid
Session:
Oral Presentations - Session 3
Year:
Third Year
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