Increasing student capability to confront difficult topics through structured conversations

Authors

Parker R. Carlquist, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Lexi Brady, Brigham Young University - Provo
Seth Dotson, Brigham Young University - Provo
Jeff Glenn Dr., Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

Public health, structured conversations, skills

Abstract

• Health is shaped by numerous determinants including race, socioeconomic status, education, and personal behaviors
• Addressing determinants often requires the formation and implementation of comprehensive policy
• Public health issues and efforts are intrinsically controversial and can be polarizing
• If individuals are unable to discuss public health issues, long-term viable solutions will not be found
• A dramatic increase in political polarization has occurred since the 1980s leading to less common ground and agreement between political parties on contentious issues4-6
• Research shows reflective structured dialogue improves:
• Polarization attitudes towards openness, tribal identity, and moral disdain
• Knowledge, trust in others, and tolerance of differences
• Social and interpersonal skills are critical to success in education and the workplace

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Carlquist, Parker R.; Brady, Lexi; Dotson, Seth; and Glenn, Jeff Dr., "Increasing student capability to confront difficult topics through structured conversations" (2024). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2024. 60.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2024/60

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2024-03-21

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Public Health

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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