CINEMATIC REPRESENTATIONS ACROSS TIMELINES: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PTSD IN FILM

Nayan Solanki; Vishalkumar Parmar

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.3624

CINEMATIC REPRESENTATIONS ACROSS TIMELINES: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PTSD IN FILM

Authors

Dr. Nayan Solanki Clinical Psychologist, General Hospital Nadiad, Kheda, Gujarat
Vishalkumar Parmar PhD. Scholar, Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.3624

Keywords:

PTSD, Cinema, Timeline Analysis, Trauma, Psychological Representation, Film History

Abstract [English]

This paper provides a comprehensive psychological analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) portrayals in cinema across timelines up to 2020. Through an empirical review of films spanning decades, this study highlights evolving narrative techniques, psychological accuracy, and societal influences shaping PTSD representation. The comparative approach offers insights into the interplay between cinema, psychology, and cultural context. Findings reveal a progressive shift in depicting trauma, with implications for mental health advocacy, audience empathy, and therapeutic potential.

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2023-12-31

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Solanki, N., & Parmar, V. (2023). CINEMATIC REPRESENTATIONS ACROSS TIMELINES: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PTSD IN FILM. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 4(2), 2294–2297. https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.3624

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Volume 4 Issue 2 July- December- 2023

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