Citation

Biaggio A, De Souza L, Martini R. J. Peace Educ. 2004; 1(2): 179-189.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1740020042000253730

PMID

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Abstract

This study investigated attitudes towards peace, war and violence in students from five countries: Brazil, Chile, Germany, Portugal, and the USA. The total sample consisted of 171 male and female adolescents and adults. An 11-item questionnaire about peace, war and violence was developed. The data were submitted to content analysis by groups of three analysts. Results indicated age-group differences as well as similarities among all participants. Adolescents presented simple answers about wars. Brazilians and Chileans suggested that raising awareness is a solution to the violence experienced in daily life. All participants indicated a disbelief in the possibility of a worldwide government. All students cited education and dialogue as solutions to violence.