Social Justice and Russo-Ukrainian War: A Facial Expression Analysis of a Television-Mediated Emotional Reaction

Chanseo Yim Jay Yim

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18535/sshj.v7i10.879

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Issue
Vol. 7 No. 10 (2023)
Published
2023-10-20
Keywords:
    Ukraine, War, Facial Expression
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Abstract

The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War devastated civilians’ lives, amounting to ever-increasing casualties. As time went on, the once-active support from Western countries began to diminish. Because most people hear of the tragedy through television news, the aim of this research is to produce empirical evidence that can be used to devise strategies to bridge potential supporters and victims to help civilians weather the storm. A total of 66 people participated in the research, and a combination of regression and facial expression analysis was used. The result showed that people’s sensitivity to social justice is explained by the number of children they have and the depth of their friendship. In other words, having someone to love positively influences one’s perception of social justice. Also, people were most likely to be engaged, sentimental, and feel sad when they watched the video content televising the destruction of homes in war-stricken regions.

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Authors

Chanseo Yim
The Brook Hill School
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0621-4751
Jay Yim
Korea Liberal Arts School
Author Biography

Chanseo Yim, The Brook Hill School

A dedicated researcher with a profound passion for the intersection of science and philosophy, Chanseo is driven by a commitment to broadening the horizons of knowledge and leaving an imprint on the world. Fueled by intellectual curiosity, Chanseo explores the boundaries where technology and human experience intersect, believing that human-centered technology holds the key to a better future. Chanseo thrives on the blend of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, recognizing the richness of insights that would emerge from such an approach. He embraces collaboration, communication, and more to expand the boundaries of collective wisdom. 

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“Social Justice and Russo-Ukrainian War: A Facial Expression Analysis of a Television-Mediated Emotional Reaction”, Soc. sci. humanities j., vol. 7, no. 10, pp. 3246–3256, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.18535/sshj.v7i10.879.