- 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
- Warning signs of youth violence - American Psychological Association (APA)
Learn how to deal with anger and whether you are at risk for violent behavior, recognize warning signs of violence in others, and discover what you can do to help People often commit violence as a form of emotional expression, manipulation, retaliation, and a learned behavior
- On defining violence, and why it matters. - APA PsycNet
The article discusses the importance of a comprehensive definition of violence, outlining its essential elements and implications for research, prevention, and treatment
- Human Aggression and Violence
Provides a broad-based and multidisciplinary analysis of aggression and violence, their negative consequences, and promising interventions
- Intimate partner violence - American Psychological Association (APA)
Your risk of experiencing intimate partner violence increases if you are poor, less educated, an adolescent or a young adult, or female
- VIOLENCE YOUT H - American Psychological Association (APA)
Violence refers to immediate or chronic situations that result in injury to the psychological, social, or physical well-being of indi-viduals or groups While acknowledging the multidimensional nature of violence, the APA Commission on Violence and Youth focused on interpersonal violence, which is defined as behavior by persons against persons that threatens, attempts, or completes intentional
- 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
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