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- Psychology of Violence
Psychology of Violence is a multidisciplinary research journal devoted to violence and extreme aggression, including identifying the causes of violence from a psychological framework, finding ways to prevent or reduce violence, and developing practical interventions and treatments As a multidisciplinary forum, Psychology of Violence recognizes that all forms of violence and aggression are
- Gun violence and crime - American Psychological Association (APA)
Gun violence affects society in many ways, including higher medical costs, reductions in quality of life because of fear of gun violence, and stresses on the criminal justice system
- Violence, aggression against educators grew post-pandemic
Research by APA reveals a post-pandemic surge in violence against pre-K to 12th-grade teachers, driving a rise in intentions to resign or transfer, highlighting a critical need for national interventions to ensure the well-being of educators and school communities
- Mental illness and violence: Debunking myths, addressing realities
Research is helping to tease apart why some people with serious mental illness are prone to violence while others are not, and how clinicians and others can help through improved treatment and informed myth-busting
- Living in violent neighborhoods affects children’s brain development
Living in neighborhoods with high levels of violence can affect children’s development by changing the way that a part of the brain detects and responds to potential threats, potentially leading to poorer mental health and other negative outcomes
- Why some people resort to vigilantism—to the admiration of many
Vigilantism is a complex issue rooted in the erosion of trust in society and institutions Psychological research has shown contributing factors include pervasive economic disparities, inequities in the criminal justice system, and the perception that some corporations put profit over public welfare Researchers who examined how to reduce vigilante violence in India and Pakistan found such
- How to prevent harmful masculinity and violence
Educate parents on the negative consequences of physical punishment and humiliation techniques on children (e g , Violence-Free Childhood) Educate parents to create safe, nurturing, healthy environments and relationships that prevent modeling violence to children, and teach them to express and regulate their emotions (e g , ACT Raising Safe Kids)
- APA Dictionary of Psychology
the expression of hostility and rage with the intent to injure or damage people or property through physical force See also pathological aggression passion or intensity of emotions or declarations —violent adj
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