Walden University ScholarWorks Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection 2016 Identity-Based Cultural Paradigms, Trauma, and Interethnic Conflict in South Sudan John Maluk Yak Walden University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations Part of the Philosophy Commons, and the Public Administration Commons This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection at ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. Walden University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences This is to certify that the doctoral dissertation by John Yak has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Mary Bold, Committee Chairperson, Human Services Faculty Dr. George Kieh, Committee Member, Human Services Faculty Dr. Barbara Benoliel, University Reviewer, Human Services Faculty Chief Academic Officer Eric Riedel, Ph.D. Walden University 2016 Abstract Identity-Based Cultural Paradigms, Trauma, and Interethnic Conflict in South Sudan by John Maluk Yak MA, Arcadia University, 2010 BS, Pennsylvania State University, 2005 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Human Services Walden University November 2016 Abstract In 2011, South Sudan became independent through the agreement and implementation of the comprehensive peace agreement (CPA). However, interethnic conflict also escalated. This cycle of violence impacts the psychological and physical health of local society.