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
Human Aggression and Violence Provides a broad-based and multidisciplinary analysis of aggression and violence, their negative consequences, and promising interventions
How to calm political violence, according to psychologists Political violence—including domestic terrorism and targeted violence—has long shaped U S history, according to Thomas Zeitzoff, PhD, an associate professor at American University in Washington, D C , whose research focuses on political violence and political psychology
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
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
Stressful life events, culture, and violence. - APA PsycNet This study explored the contributions of stressful life events and their interactions with social support and cultural factors in predicting serious violence among American adolescent immigrants of Chinese and Southeast Asian origins Youth differed in their exposure to stressors and how they responded to them Cambodian and Laotian youth reported the highest levels of stressors, except for
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
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